Russia's nuclear threat: Propaganda or actual danger to Europe?
16 July 2024 14:21
Russia wants to remind the nation, allies, and opponents of its power again. In a programme on Rossiya-1 television news, the presenter reminded the audience of Russia's nuclear capabilities. A "strike" map and targets were shown.
Many of the claims made by Russian state media or Kremlin officials are likely not authentic. Such reports may be elements of the Russian Federation's information war.
The Russian presenter calmly outlined what awaits the world if the White House dares attack a country governed by Vladimir Putin. According to explanations given during the map presentation, the whole territory of Poland is within the Russian Federation's nuclear range.
“It’s impossible to accurately depict the response geography Russia would deliver if a short (scenario) from the White House becomes a reality. Almost all European capitals will be threatened if our missiles are stationed in Kaliningrad: Berlin, Warsaw, all the Baltic states, Paris, Bucharest, and Prague. And naturally, all American bases in Europe, like Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ramstein, or Spangdahlem,” the presenter of the Russian propaganda station enumerated.
He adds that contrary to the belief of the United Kingdom, which he calls "our greatest enemy," it won’t be safe either. The long-range fleet will be used. “Washington targets London, Manchester, Birmingham, and the Devon war base, a country in the Shetlands where Charles keeps the Trident II nuclear weapons,” the man says. And ominously adds that "the entire Western civilisation will collapse".
According to many experts, such outcomes of Russian weapon use, as depicted on the Russian evening news, are somewhat exaggerated. However, no one knows Russia's true potential.
It’s known that Russia may be nearing the completion of advanced work on the 9M730 Burevestnik system, a weapon of particular importance. Thanks to its nuclear propulsion, this missile is said to have unlimited range. The media have dubbed this weapon the "flying Chernobyl." However, details about its propulsion, construction, purpose, or operation remain a secret.
