I know there are many that think Putin will finally give the word and launch a nuclear strike against the West…(personally I do not think he will but that is just my thought)….I read a couple of articles in recent days that I think some readers will find interesting.
Putin’s State of the Nation speech left some speechless…..
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has warned of the “destruction of all civilization” in a major threat to the West.
It has been just over two years since Putin first launched his invasion of Ukraine, and threats appear to be ratcheting up over the West’s support of the country and its army.
In his annual State of the Nation address, Putin gave his most chilling and explicit threat yet as he suggested nuclear weapons could be utilised causing the end of civilisation.
Putin suggested that sending NATO troops to fight in Ukraine “really risks a conflict using nuclear weapons, which means the destruction of all of civilisation”.
His comments come just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said he did not rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine.
Putin added: “They think this is some kind of game. They are blinded by their own superiority complex.”
Elsewhere in his speech, Putin warned the West against going to war with Russia, suggesting, “the consequences for potential invaders will be far more tragic” than in the past.
https://www.indy100.com/news/vladimir-putin-nuclear-weapon-threat
Threats yes….but where would he target….
The Pentagon, the Norfolk Naval Station, the Comfort Suites Kings Bay Naval Base Area, the Barksdale Air Force Base, the Whiteman Air Force Base, the United States Strategic Command, the VLF Array Lualualei Facility in Hawaii, the Kirtland Air Force Base, the 21st Force Support Squadron, the Warren Air Force Base, the Minot Air Force Base, the Hill Air Force Base, the Malmstrom Air Force Base, and the Naval Radio Station Jim Creek.
While Putin’s threat hinges upon the possibility of NATO and EU troops in Ukraine, an idea that was floated by French President Emmanuel Macron at the meeting between NATO and EU member states in Paris, several participants of the meeting refused to join the call to avoid drawing into a direct conflict with Russia.
Where Would Putin Strike in the U.S. After Threatening Nuclear Attacks?
An impressive list.
I am sorry but I think this was all so much chest thumping….for Putin knows the retaliation would be swift and destructive.
I may be wrong….but I hope I am not proven wrong any time soon.
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“lego ergo scribo”
Like you I think that Putin is making threats he won’t act on, BUT if he was I would suggest a more viable target would be the UK as ew valready have somr ‘advisors’ in the Ukraine and he would like to force any other European country to have second thoughts about doing the same. Also, as we are an Island the fall-out could be more contained and there is no guarantee that the US would consider striking back on our behalf, especially if Trump is re-elected in November. Thevrset of Europe in NATO might prefger vto avoid retaliation to avoid WW111 in their backyard again. Hugs
Most of these guys like Kim, Iran,m etc, are just chest thumping for the locals….you are right UK or some country closer would be a better target for him…..watch Trump he is a sneaky bastard and may be a Putin stooley. Thanx for the comment and visit…. chuq
Macron was an idiot to say that, and then we have Germany being hacked while army brass were talking about targets in Russia for long-range missiles they could supply to Ukraine. They are all ‘prodding the bear’, and not learning from history. My guess is Putin is banking on a Trump victory that will see an end to American aid. If that doesn’t happen, it might well come down to ‘Who blinks first’.
Best wishes, Pete.
I still believe Putin is smarter than trying to start a nuke war….he will regret it and he knows it. chuq