Vladimir Putin has been cautioned against refraining from deploying nuclear weapons across Europe, with a call to target the UK to avoid a broader conflict between Russia and the US. The statements came from Sergei Karaganov, also known as Professor Doomsday, who emphasized the necessity of using tactical atomic weapons to prevent a larger scale confrontation.
Karaganov, a prominent figure within Putin’s supporters, advocated for nuclear escalation in the Ukraine conflict and a standoff with NATO. This stance contrasts with recent remarks from US President Donald Trump, who suggested Ukraine’s potential to regain all territory seized by Russian forces.
Speaking on Russian state television, Karaganov argued that not using nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances would be a greater sin than their deployment. He criticized the notion that a nuclear war cannot be won and emphasized the need to break the will of European elites to prevent a prolonged conflict that could escalate to a global scale.
Echoing Moscow’s propaganda, Karaganov stressed the importance of preparing for decisive measures, including the potential use of nuclear weapons, to counter the perceived threat from NATO allies. Meanwhile, influential TV personality Vladimir Solovyov supported the idea of bombing prestigious British universities like Oxford and Cambridge to eliminate what he described as a controlling “establishment” rather than the government or Royal Family.
Solovyov questioned the true leadership of Great Britain, dismissing those in power as incompetent and suggesting a hidden ruling force behind the scenes. The controversial statements made by Karaganov and Solovyov reflect a growing sentiment within certain circles in Russia regarding the use of nuclear weapons and military escalation in the region.