Putin's Nuclear Bluff: How Ukraine Can Neutralize Russia's Crumbling Arsenal

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The persistent nuclear threats emanating from Moscow are nothing more than "bluff and bluster," intended to intimidate the West and its more hesitant leaders. The European nuclear deterrent remains robust enough to keep even a tyrant like Vladimir Putin in check. It is imperative that the West’s leaders recognize this and act accordingly, ignoring Russian threats of a tactical nuclear strike.

 

Leftist politicians must come to terms with the fact that our nuclear deterrent is a primary reason why Putin will not press the strategic nuclear button. This is a crucial understanding for anyone in power, highlighting why figures like Jeremy Corbyn, known for their anti-nuclear stance, should never hold significant influence in the government. Keir Starmer, likely to be the next Prime Minister, must maintain a firm stance on this issue, even though some members of his cabinet have previously voted against the deterrent—a reason to reconsider their roles in his government.

 

Nuclear deterrence serves as a formidable tool of control. Putin’s almost daily threats since February 25 of this year aim to paralyze Ukraine’s resistance by instilling fear of Western retaliation. However, as the tide of war turns in Kyiv’s favor, Ukraine has begun to strike targets within Russia. This shift necessitates further action. To secure a Ukrainian victory, leaders must dismiss Putin’s hollow threats and acknowledge the decrepit state of Russia’s nuclear capabilities.

 

The tactical nuclear threat posed by Putin and his cronies is baseless. Having countered nuclear terrorism and threats for nearly four decades, I can confidently state that Russia's nuclear arsenal is likely in a dire state of disrepair. Even if their delivery systems could operate, there is a significant chance the weapons would fail to detonate. This week’s nuclear drills conducted by Russia utilized dummy warheads, underscoring the likely dysfunction of their real arsenal. These drills are relics of strategies conceived in the 1960s and 1970s, eras devoid of today’s sophisticated intelligence assets. Putin’s announcements about these drills are redundant; our intelligence probably knew of them before he did.

 

Ukraine now possesses the capability to strike targets up to 400 kilometers within Russia, allowing them to preemptively neutralize Putin’s launchers and aircraft. This development dramatically diminishes the likelihood of a Russian tactical strike. European leaders who fear NATO involvement leading to World War III need not worry. Such an escalation is highly improbable. Non-nuclear Ukraine can effectively thwart Armageddon. If Russia were to fire a small nuclear weapon at Ukraine, the US and UK would be compelled to respond in kind, a doctrine well understood by Putin.

 

Putin, for all his tyrannical ambitions, is more rational than his idol, Adolf Hitler. He comprehends that a nuclear strike would precipitate the destruction of his cherished "fatherland." As his "special military operation" crumbles, he knows that resorting to nuclear weapons would only hasten Russia’s downfall.

 

Regrettably, many aspiring leaders in the West, along with most European leaders, fail to grasp this reality. Exceptions exist among the Baltic states, but the rest use the threat of nuclear war as an excuse to withhold full support from Kyiv. Betting on caution when dealing with tyrants wielding planet-destroying weapons is untenable. The urgency to act decisively is heightened by the potential return of Donald Trump, which could complicate the geopolitical landscape further.

 

Supporting Ukraine in decisively defeating Russia, confident in the absence of nuclear repercussions, is essential. Kyiv stands poised to dismantle Putin’s crumbling nuclear arsenal at any moment—a fact Russia is well aware of. Ensuring a Ukrainian victory not only liberates Ukraine but also secures Europe from the shadow of nuclear threat.

 

The West’s leadership must shed its timidity and recognize the reality of Russia’s weakened nuclear stance. By doing so, they can empower Ukraine to end the conflict and neutralize a key element of Putin’s intimidation strategy. Only through resolute action can we ensure that nuclear threats remain a relic of the past and not a tool for modern-day tyranny.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-06-17

 

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[Bkk Brian]

4 hours ago, CharlieKo said:

Pure Rubbish. 

Your post is the same as that coming from Russia

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

nothing more than "bluff and bluster,"

 

[connda]

On 6/17/2024 at 3:33 AM, Social Media said:

The persistent nuclear threats emanating from Moscow are nothing more than "bluff and bluster," intended to intimidate the West and its more hesitant leaders.

Everyone is patently insane.  "Russia's bluffing."  I don't think so. 

I don't think we make it to the end of the year without a nuke going off, and it one goes off?  They all go off.  Then it's "Goodbye and thanks for all the fish."  Considering the war-like nature of the human population, nuclear annihilation is a fitting end.