Ukrainian attacks: Pro-Kremlin experts stir up nuclear length
Ukrainian attacks: Pro-Kremlin experts stir up nuclear length
CNN-How is Moscow on the surprising Ukrainian drone attack react its strategic aircraft? So far, the Kremlin has not given a clear statement and has only announced that it would wait for the results of a formal examination. These attacks met air force bases, which are thousands of kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The anger in the Russian media is clearly noticeable. Pro-Kremlin commentators and bloggers are loudly calling for retaliation measures, even nuclear reactions. "This is not just a pretext, but a reason to start nuclear attacks on Ukraine," said the well -known bloggers of the "Two Majors" channel with over a million subscribers. "After the mushroom: you can think about who lied and made mistakes," she added, referring to the inevitable search of the Kremlin for scapegoats for the fiasco. A prominent Russian political analyst, Sergei Markov, called for caution and warned in a contribution on social media that the use of nuclear weapons would "lead to real political isolation". Nevertheless, the popular blogger Alexander Kots called that Russia should "strike with all its might, regardless of the consequences". It is generally known that Russian hardliners regularly demand the nuclear extinguishing of Ukraine and, ultimately empty, but ultimately empty armageddon threats against the western allies. Against the background of these renewed difficult attacks, it is not surprising that they get loud again. Nevertheless, it would be negligent to dismiss all Russian threats as a mere propaganda. There are some worrying reasons to take the possible threat to a devastating Russian counter -strike seriously. reactions in the Russian media
doubts and caution
The alarming situation
the possibility of a nuclear attack
"Ukrainian commitment was a reason for a nuclear attack," said the polarizing moderator of Russian state television, Vladmir Solovyov, and called for attacks on the Ukrainian Presidential Office in Kiev and beyond. Despite the legal situation, the hurdle for a Russian nuclear attack remains high and such a blow would probably be dismissed as a disproportionate overreaction in the Kremlin circles.
Such an attack would poison relationships with important trading partners such as China and India and trigger potential military measures against Russian armed forces. The inevitable mass victims would cause global contempt and continue to be isolating Russia internationally.
The pressure on Moscow grows
The problem is, however, that the Kremlin could now be exposed to an overwhelming pressure in order to restore the deterrent. It is not only the youngest Ukrainian drone attacks that entered the Russian territory deeply and humiliated Moscow. Shortly thereafter, the Ukraine carried out another Kühn attack became. In addition, taking the Course in the west of Russia led by Ukrainian armed forces last year to another significant embarrassment for the Kremlin, which troubled to free its own country. In the meantime, weekly, if not daily, drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and airports continue to cause far -reaching disorders, far from the front lines.
What's next?
At the same time, the allies of Ukraine have gradually lifted restrictions on the use of western weapons against Russia, which further challenges Moscow's borders that were once considered as red lines. Hardly anyone doubts that the Kremlin is pushing to react decisively, but how?
A former Russian minister announced that the most likely reaction of Moscow would consist of “barbaric” conventional rocket and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities that have been suffering from people in Ukraine for years. "There is no other way, because Russia does not have the capacity for a massive military offensive. It doesn't have enough staff for it," said Vladimir Milov, a former deputy minister of energy who now lives outside of Russia.
I don't think the conversations about the possible use of nuclear weapons and the like is not realistic. But again Putin has shown many times that he is using barbarism and revenge.
in other words, it is very unlikely, but the nuclear option cannot be completely excluded. This Ukraine conflict has already taken numerous unexpected turns, in particular the comprehensive Russian invasion in 2022. And while Ukraine and its supporters are happy about the impressive success of the latest military operations, the stinging of a humiliated and wounded Russian bear could have dangerous and terrifying consequences.
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