It’s been just a few days because the Donald J. Trump administration apparently stepped again from its position as a mediator within the peace course of between Russia and Ukraine – and already the chance nuclear assaults are a every day function within the information cycle.
Simply yesterday (3), after Ukrainian chief Volodymyr Zelensky doubled down on his risk to assault the Could 9 Victory Day parade, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, at present Deputy Chairman of the Safety Council of Russia, warned that Moscow might retaliate in a manner that Kiev wouldn’t dwell to see the day – the reference is obvious sufficient.
Right now (4), in an interview with Russian state media, President Vladimir Putin mentioned that ‘the necessity to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine had not arisen’ and that ‘he hopes it’s going to by no means’.
Putin is assured to have what it takes to take the battle to a ‘logical conclusion’.
The Telegraph reported:
“Responding to a query about Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, Putin mentioned: ‘There was no want to make use of these (nuclear) weapons … and I hope they won’t be required’. ‘We’ve sufficient power and means to deliver what was began in 2022 to a logical conclusion with the result Russia requires’, he mentioned.”
The AP report reminds us that the revised Russian nuclear doctrine permits the choice of nuclear retaliation to a standard assault backed by a nuclear energy, then proceeds to border the second in negotiations in a manner that completely pro-Kiev – as normal.
“Russia and Ukraine are at odds over competing ceasefire proposals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned Friday, in feedback made public Saturday, that Moscow’s announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire subsequent week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World Battle II is merely an try to create a ‘smooth ambiance’ forward of Russia’s annual celebrations.
Zelenskyy as a substitute renewed requires a extra substantial 30-day pause in hostilities, because the U.S. had initially proposed. He mentioned the proposed ceasefire might begin anytime as a significant step towards ending the battle.”
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‘Don’t want’ nukes to beat Zelensky — Putin
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— RT (@RT_com) May 4, 2025
“They [the west] needed to impress us, needed to drive us to make errors. There was no want to make use of the weapons you simply talked about. I hope it gained’t be obligatory. We sufficient power and sources to deliver what was began in 2022 to a logical conclusion.”
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