Alright folks, buckle up. Things are heating up, and not in a good way. In the latest installment of “how much more intense can this get,” Russia has threatened nuclear strikes on London and Washington if it doesn’t emerge victorious in the Ukraine war. Yep, you heard me right – nukes. As if things weren’t already chaotic enough!
This warning comes from Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, former Prime Minister, and President of Russia. According to the man himself, Russia would unleash its “entire strategic arsenal” if attempts were made to return Russia to its 1991 borders.
Now, let’s break this down a bit. Medvedev is essentially saying that if Ukraine tries to reclaim its UN-recognized national territory, which Russia has occupied for close to ten years in some areas, it would invite a massive retaliation. And apparently, he sees the Western states aiding Ukraine with arms as legitimate targets. His exact words? “Attempts to return Russia to the borders of 1991 will lead to only one thing. To a global war with Western countries using the entire strategic arsenal of our state. In Kiev, Berlin, London, Washington.” Talk about a chilling statement.
Medvedev suggested that rather than face Russia’s nuclear weapons, the forces trying to roll back Russia’s war against Ukraine should stand down “before it’s too late”. He even went so far as to claim that losing its newly conquered territory could push Russia into civil war, resulting in “the direct and irreversible collapse of present-day Russia… a violent civil war with the final disappearance of our country from the world map. Tens of millions of victims. The death of our future. The collapse of everything in the world.”
Despite these threats, Medvedev seems confident in Russia’s victory. He believes that Russia’s military power is equal to any in the world, and that Russia is a strong country because “we know how to win”.
Well folks, there you have it. A nuclear threat hanging over our heads like the Sword of Damocles. It’s a grim picture, but let’s not forget – this is just one man’s opinion. Let’s hope cooler heads prevail, and this war can be resolved without resorting to such drastic measures.