Russia threatens nuclear strikes on Ukraine as Putin hit with battlefield setbacks

"The Ukrainian leadership will be faced with the question of whether the country will be left in complete ruins, or we move to some kind of peace agreement. The task isn't solvable with conventional weapons, the ones we have, so perhaps we should switch to special [nuclear] weapons and end this conflict within ten days, by 1 May?"

"Welcome to our Nuclear Maniacs Club. I've been calling for this for a long time. If the [Ukrainian] leadership, the military-political leadership, certain high-ranking officials, political leaders, are hiding in underground bunkers, located at considerable depths. How can they be reached there, except with special weapons...?"

Kremlin insiders have indicated that Vladimir Putin may consider nuclear strikes against Ukraine and the assassination of President Zelensky due to military failures. Russian military strategies are faltering, prompting propaganda outlets to amplify threats. Col. Mikhail Khodarenok acknowledged the shortcomings of conventional warfare and suggested nuclear options could resolve the conflict quickly. Analysts view these threats as psychological tactics rather than imminent actions, while Western officials see them as intimidation. The rhetoric raises concerns about miscalculations and escalating international tensions.

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