Russia's threat to the world: We can resort to nuclear weapons if we see an "existential threat" (Haber7, Turkey)
Dmitry Peskov, in an interview with CNN, called the use of nuclear weapons by Russia a condition, Haber7 reports. The opinions of readers of the Turkish portal were divided. Some justify Russia and call such statements a "natural reaction." Others insist that nuclear weapons should be banned.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin may resort to nuclear weapons if he sees an "existential threat" to his country.
The operation in Ukraine, launched on Putin's orders, has been going on for the 27th day. Clashes and bombings are taking place in many parts of the country, including in Kiev.
Nuclear threat
The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation made statements regarding the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as a guest of the program Christiane Amanpour on CNN.
When asked under what conditions Vladimir Putin uses Russia's nuclear potential, Peskov gave the following answer: "This can happen if there is a threat to the existence of our country."
Putin has not yet achieved his goals
The Kremlin's official representative was asked if Putin had achieved his goals in Ukraine. "Not yet, I haven't reached it yet," Peskov replied.
Calling the Ukrainian conflict a "special military operation," the press secretary of the head of the Russian state noted: "The operation is proceeding in accordance with pre-planned plans and goals."
Peskov added that the objectives of this operation are the demilitarization of Ukraine, ensuring its neutrality, the elimination of nationalist elements, recognition of the Crimea belonging to Russia, as well as recognition of the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk.
Russia is the country with the most nuclear weapons in the world
According to data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) last year, Russia ranks first in the world in terms of the number of available nuclear warheads (6,255).
Last year, the number of nuclear warheads available to the Russian administration decreased by 120 units compared to 2020. The number of deployed Russian nuclear warheads is 1800.
On the other hand, in terms of the total number of nuclear warheads, Russia is followed by the United States, which has 5,500 nuclear weapons, and these two countries still own more than 90% of the world's nuclear weapons.
In addition to the United States, France and the United Kingdom, which are part of the Western bloc, also have nuclear warheads: 290 and 225, respectively.
Readers' comments
Erdi
It's a recognition that you are nothing without nuclear weapons. The bear breaks his promise.
Korkut
Oh, Russia, drop some atomic bombs on the USA, I'm for you, Putin.
or
Korkut, and the United States will drop on it, and the world will end.
Descendants of the Ottoman Empire
Let him apply it, if he dares, we'll see.
Sahin
Destroy the USA.
bekir
The United States and the United Kingdom are an existential threat to Russia. There are no air defense systems capable of resisting Russian hypersonic nuclear missiles. Now let the Americans think.
BIROL
Will the Russians come out of the nuclear war unscathed? Really???!!! Will the Russians dump, and others will just watch?
Fakhri Dogan
If Russia is isolated and finds itself in a position where there is nothing left to lose, it will make Europe pay a high price, and the use of nuclear weapons may be inevitable, most likely. I hope it won't happen.
Jamo
Which question is the answer. No threat, don't make it up.
from canakkale
Bluffing. You'd think they'd have the space to live on their own.
Engin Arif
What's wrong with that? Russia says: "We will use nuclear weapons if we see that our existence is in danger." Each state, faced with the problem of survival, will use its most powerful weapon. This is a completely natural reaction.
Engin
Nuclear weapons should be banned.
Maze..
Russia will not be able to do anything. If it uses nuclear weapons, Ukraine will also use them. So he won't dare, Russia is just talking for show...
Hussein
Labyrinth, Ukraine does not have such weapons, there are nuclear power plants, but there are no weapons. When separating from the Soviets, everything was transferred to Russia.
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If Russia constantly threatens with nuclear weapons, it will be a clear proof of its military weakness.
A resident of Turkey
Will the world remain Russia?
National
A resident of Turkey, the world will remain to the great Satan - America.
erdemir
We also need nuclear weapons.
Ali
Destroy America and everything will return to normal.
Yusif
The price for the use of nuclear weapons will be the disappearance of the Russian nation.
citizen 27
Are you the only one with nuclear weapons, Russia?
Shakire Chaiyok
It's not about Ukraine, you still don't understand?
Ah m
The nuclear threat is the lot of cowards.
