Russia has accused the UK of deliberately provoking a potential nuclear conflict, warning that British actions could escalate into a third world war. The stark message came as Moscow launched its most extensive naval exercises of the year, with the nuclear-powered submarine Oryol carrying out simulated missile strikes on mock Western targets.

 

Nikolai Patrushev, a key aide to President Vladimir Putin and former chief of Russia's Security Council, claimed Britain and Ukraine were plotting “sophisticated provocations” in the Baltic Sea. One alleged plan involved faking a Russian torpedo strike on a U.S. Navy ship using Soviet-era weaponry allegedly transferred from Ukraine to the UK. Another scenario cited by Patrushev involved the staged discovery of Russian-made mines in international waters.

 

Patrushev accused Britain of trying to fuel tensions between Russia and the U.S. and derail any prospects of diplomacy between Moscow and Washington. “This is an effort to push the two leading nuclear powers into direct confrontation,” he claimed.

 

He issued a chilling reminder of Russia’s nuclear readiness, warning that Russian submarines carrying ballistic missiles were conducting constant patrols and were fully capable of launching strikes if provoked. "Our submarines are prepared to cool any hot heads," he said, suggesting NATO's military maneuvers resembled rehearsals for a full-scale assault on Russia.

Russia’s “July Storm” naval drills, currently underway, involve over 150 warships, 120 aircraft, and 15,000 personnel. Exercises span across the Arctic, Pacific, Baltic, and Caspian seas. In one scenario, Russia’s Northern Fleet repelled an aerial assault in the Barents Sea, while cruise missiles were launched from the Pacific Fleet into the Sea of Japan.

 

Amid this backdrop of military escalation, Russia’s eerie “Doomsday Radio,” which some associate with nuclear readiness alerts, transmitted cryptic messages containing words like “Himalayan” and “Kommunike,” further heightening unease.

On the Ukrainian front, Kyiv launched a series of significant strikes deep into Russian territory. HIMARS rockets targeted what appeared to be a Russian military command post in occupied Donetsk, producing massive plumes of smoke. Ukrainian drones also struck several critical Russian sites.

 

A fire broke out at the Tambov Gunpowder Plant, a key supplier for Russia’s military, reportedly caused by drone attacks. Similarly, the Azot chemical plant in Nevinnomyssk—vital for artillery production—was targeted during a wave of nearly 40 drone strikes in the Stavropol region.

 

In the Krasnodar region, drone attacks disrupted operations at Sochi Airport, Russia’s top Black Sea resort. Dozens of flights were delayed as Ukraine also hit rail lines critical for transporting troops and munitions. In one strike, a passenger train at Timashevsk Station was damaged, injuring two people.

 

Rail infrastructure in Russia’s Rostov region was also affected, delaying over 20 passenger trains. Airports across southern Russia, including in Grozny, Vladikavkaz, Magas, and Tambov, were forced to suspend operations due to ongoing drone threats.

 

Meanwhile, Russian forces continued their bombardment of Ukrainian cities. In Kherson, missile strikes caused extensive damage and fires. The previous day, two civilians were killed and at least 40 injured in a deadly missile attack on Kharkiv—Ukraine’s second-largest city—an act President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned as "senseless violence."

Amid these developments, speculation is growing in Moscow about Putin’s potential successor. Patrushev is said to be quietly positioning his son, Dmitry—currently a deputy prime minister—as a future presidential candidate.

 

The tensions mark a dangerous chapter in East-West relations, with the Kremlin asserting that its nuclear capabilities remain a cornerstone of its defense. “Russia does not seek conflict,” said Patrushev, “but any attempts to challenge our readiness will be met with swift and decisive force.”

 

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-07-25

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Russia’s eerie “Doomsday Radio,” which some associate with nuclear readiness alerts, transmitted cryptic messages containing words like “Himalayan” and “Kommunike,” further heightening unease.

errrr  ????

It would be nice if everyone would take a few steps back and stop pushing each other’s buttons and feeding the war machine. If the West would just stay on the west side of the line, then maybe things would cool down.

7 minutes ago, novacova said:

It would be nice if everyone would take a few steps back and stop pushing each other’s buttons and feeding the war machine. If the West would just stay on the west side of the line, then maybe things would cool down.

Nope, Putin should just get out of Ukraine, it is that simple, he is Hitler 2025......🤔

Russia is making such threat because they seeing the fracturing of the western alliance by Trump. 

Their systems are so outdated, operated by handicapted that in case they will shoot themselves in the foot. They are sending soldiers handicaped by war injuries back to the front. This reminds me Hitler sending teenagers and elderly disabled to the battle field during the last days of WWII

Just now, vangrop said:

Their systems are so outdated,

If you mean Russia  then their systems have been standing toe to toe with

US/NATO  systems for the past few years..outdated ??   why reinvent the wheel when it works perfectly well ?

1 hour ago, novacova said:

It would be nice if everyone would take a few steps back and stop pushing each other’s buttons and feeding the war machine. If the West would just stay on the west side of the line, then maybe things would cool down.

And the east (Russia) stayed on their side of the so called line!

Russia moved, NOT the west!!

1 hour ago, transam said:

Nope, Putin should just get out of Ukraine, it is that simple, he is Hitler 2025......🤔

You need to grow up a bit.

9 minutes ago, DezLez said:

And the east (Russia) stayed on their side of the so called line!

Russia moved, NOT the west!!

Hahahabah.,Yeah, putin moved Russias borders closer to nato.

 

Nato expanded East to 16 countries after agreeing not to

Usually its Medvedev that comes out with this stuff.......is he on holiday ?

2 minutes ago, Clapped out said:

Usually its Medvedev that comes out with this stuff.......is he on holiday ?

Maybe gone on holiday via a 17th floor window!

1 hour ago, novacova said:

It would be nice if everyone would take a few steps back and stop pushing each other’s buttons and feeding the war machine. If the West would just stay on the west side of the line, then maybe things would cool down.

What "line" are you talking about?

Arent british people suffering enough these days? Give me a break

15 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Hahahabah.,Yeah, putin moved Russias borders closer to nato.

 

Nato expanded East to 16 countries after agreeing not to

NATO only "expanded" because the countries asked to join NATO!

 Ukraine did NOT ask to join Russia, it just invaded Ukraine without being "asked"!

Russia isn't really a country, but a hodgepodge of vastly different regions. The sooner Russia disintegrates, the better. Many countries have claims to large parts of Russia, parts that Russia stole.

Ukraine, Poland and Finland to name but a few.

 

1 minute ago, BLMFem said:

Russia isn't really a country, but a hodgepodge of vastly different regions. The sooner Russia disintegrates, the better. Many countries have claims to large parts of Russia, parts that Russia stole.

Ukraine, Poland and Finland to name but a few.

 

do you want that ticket to Ukraine still?

4 minutes ago, DezLez said:

NATO only "expanded" because the countries asked to join NATO!

 Ukraine did NOT ask to join Russia, it just invaded Ukraine without being "asked"!

Yeah, of course. No provocation by Ukrainian attacking ethnic Russians and US interference 

17 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

do you want that ticket to Ukraine still?

Tell you what, if you wanna donate money to a worthwhile cause then go to Twitter and search for #SendPutinToHisGrave.

Can't thank you enough, buddy!💙

 

1 minute ago, BLMFem said:

Tell you what, if you wanna donate money to a worthwhile case then go to Twitter and search for #SendPutinToHisGrave.

Can't thank you enough, buddy!💙

 

Didn't think so captain keyboard

11 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Russia isn't really a country, but a hodgepodge of vastly different regions. The sooner Russia disintegrates, the better. Many countries have claims to large parts of Russia, parts that Russia stole.

Ukraine, Poland and Finland to name but a few.

 

I also wonder whether China has any designs on Russian territory. It claims to be in lock step with Russia on 'comrade' grounds, but I do wonder.. Then there is Kazakhstan - which could be an even bigger prize for China.

2 minutes ago, ronnie50 said:

I also wonder whether China has any designs on Russian territory. It claims to be in lock step with Russia on 'comrade' grounds, but I do wonder.. Then there is Kazakhstan - which could be an even bigger prize for China.

No doubt. If Kremlin falls "Russia" will be gobbled up in a matter of weeks.

2 hours ago, CharlieH said:

 

Russia has accused the UK of deliberately provoking a potential nuclear conflict, warning that British actions could escalate into a third world war. The stark message came as Moscow launched its most extensive naval exercises of the year, with the nuclear-powered submarine Oryol carrying out simulated missile strikes on mock Western targets.

 

Nikolai Patrushev, a key aide to President Vladimir Putin and former chief of Russia's Security Council, claimed Britain and Ukraine were plotting “sophisticated provocations” in the Baltic Sea. One alleged plan involved faking a Russian torpedo strike on a U.S. Navy ship using Soviet-era weaponry allegedly transferred from Ukraine to the UK. Another scenario cited by Patrushev involved the staged discovery of Russian-made mines in international waters.

 

Patrushev accused Britain of trying to fuel tensions between Russia and the U.S. and derail any prospects of diplomacy between Moscow and Washington. “This is an effort to push the two leading nuclear powers into direct confrontation,” he claimed.

 

He issued a chilling reminder of Russia’s nuclear readiness, warning that Russian submarines carrying ballistic missiles were conducting constant patrols and were fully capable of launching strikes if provoked. "Our submarines are prepared to cool any hot heads," he said, suggesting NATO's military maneuvers resembled rehearsals for a full-scale assault on Russia.

Russia’s “July Storm” naval drills, currently underway, involve over 150 warships, 120 aircraft, and 15,000 personnel. Exercises span across the Arctic, Pacific, Baltic, and Caspian seas. In one scenario, Russia’s Northern Fleet repelled an aerial assault in the Barents Sea, while cruise missiles were launched from the Pacific Fleet into the Sea of Japan.

 

Amid this backdrop of military escalation, Russia’s eerie “Doomsday Radio,” which some associate with nuclear readiness alerts, transmitted cryptic messages containing words like “Himalayan” and “Kommunike,” further heightening unease.

On the Ukrainian front, Kyiv launched a series of significant strikes deep into Russian territory. HIMARS rockets targeted what appeared to be a Russian military command post in occupied Donetsk, producing massive plumes of smoke. Ukrainian drones also struck several critical Russian sites.

 

A fire broke out at the Tambov Gunpowder Plant, a key supplier for Russia’s military, reportedly caused by drone attacks. Similarly, the Azot chemical plant in Nevinnomyssk—vital for artillery production—was targeted during a wave of nearly 40 drone strikes in the Stavropol region.

 

In the Krasnodar region, drone attacks disrupted operations at Sochi Airport, Russia’s top Black Sea resort. Dozens of flights were delayed as Ukraine also hit rail lines critical for transporting troops and munitions. In one strike, a passenger train at Timashevsk Station was damaged, injuring two people.

 

Rail infrastructure in Russia’s Rostov region was also affected, delaying over 20 passenger trains. Airports across southern Russia, including in Grozny, Vladikavkaz, Magas, and Tambov, were forced to suspend operations due to ongoing drone threats.

 

Meanwhile, Russian forces continued their bombardment of Ukrainian cities. In Kherson, missile strikes caused extensive damage and fires. The previous day, two civilians were killed and at least 40 injured in a deadly missile attack on Kharkiv—Ukraine’s second-largest city—an act President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned as "senseless violence."

Amid these developments, speculation is growing in Moscow about Putin’s potential successor. Patrushev is said to be quietly positioning his son, Dmitry—currently a deputy prime minister—as a future presidential candidate.

 

The tensions mark a dangerous chapter in East-West relations, with the Kremlin asserting that its nuclear capabilities remain a cornerstone of its defense. “Russia does not seek conflict,” said Patrushev, “but any attempts to challenge our readiness will be met with swift and decisive force.”

 

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-07-25

 

 

 

nothing to worry about Putin is known as PACO same as TACO....one needs big cojones (balls)  to push the button and he doesn't have them

2 hours ago, transam said:

Nope, Putin should just get out of Ukraine, it is that simple, he is Hitler 2025......🤔

A little late for that now, he’s dug in and committed to the end.

Just get ready for it.  Western countries can play the victim card ad-infinitum, but they are actively provoking every non-Western country on the globe, as they keep moving NATO assets including nukes Eastward toward Russia.  Really, if Russian (or China) moved nuclear bombs to Cuba or Venezuela the reaction from the US would be preparation for a nuclear war unless they are immediately moved.  How do I know?  I did freaking "duck & cover" drills on a SAC base in 1962 and that memory is very bright and crisp in my mind to this day. So I get it.  So when the US moves nukes to the UK and sets up nukes aimed at Russia in Eastern EU NATO countries, really, what response do you fools think that will be provokes from the Russians. Threaten Russian, China, and Iran with war and what are you going to get in return?  War. That's a no-brainer.  Nuclear war almost certainly.  Soon.

Mankind are genocidal, blood-lust filled, war-monkeys.  The coming nuclear war will be a fitting end. It's sad, but like you dear fellow expats, I'm just a "useless eater" to these elite bozos who have their fingers on the triggers of nuclear annihilation - oh! And they have under-ground bunkers for long-term survival and we don't.  Mowing the grass, culling the herd.  Call it what you may, the global elites look forward to snuffing out the lives of most of us.  

 "Russia Russia Russia - Russia Bad, China Bad, Iran bad - Arrrhhhggggg!!!" 
Yeah yeah yeah, America good, everyone else bad, bad people need to be nuked.  I've literally heard it all my life. Pfft. Whatever.

BOHICA - it's coming.

35 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

What "line" are you talking about?

The purple stuff…

 

 

11 minutes ago, novacova said:

A little late for that now, he’s dug in and committed to the end.

Yes, and the end can't come soon enough for that creep.

Whatever happened to MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction)

2 hours ago, transam said:

Nope, Putin should just get out of Ukraine, it is that simple, he is Hitler 2025......🤔

i think more like Stalin.

5 minutes ago, novacova said:

The purple stuff…

 

 

So, democratic and independent nations making decisions about the future of their countries.

And?