October 7th 2024.
Dmitry Medvedev, a prominent figure in Russian politics, holds a great deal of influence when it comes to shaping the country's security policies. However, one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies recently made a shocking suggestion that caused quite a stir. In a social media post on Sunday, Medvedev hinted at the idea of bombing the entire nation of Britain.
This suggestion came in response to former Russian Olympic champion skier Yelena Välbe's comments about how Russia would be more respected on the global stage if they had launched a bomb into the heart of London. Medvedev, who served as Putin's puppet president for four years and is now the deputy head of Russia's Security Council, wrote to his 1.4 million followers on Telegram about the need to "solve the problem at its root" and "sink the damned island of Anglo-Saxon dogs."
These alarming remarks were made just before Putin's 72nd birthday, a day that typically sees an outpour of well-wishes from world leaders. However, this year, only two leaders publicly congratulated Putin, including Alexander Lukashenko, the dictator of Belarus, who praised Putin's understanding of Russia's historic mission and his responsibility for the well-being of his people and the country. Nikol Pashinyan, the prime minister of Armenia, also sent his best wishes to Putin, highlighting their efforts to strengthen ties with the EU.
Interestingly, there were no public birthday messages from some of Putin's closest allies, such as North Korea's Kim Jong-un and China's Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, the Kremlin announced that they had placed a new set of nuclear-capable missile launchers on combat-ready duty. Russian state news agency Tass reported that the launch systems for Yars RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missiles were deployed in Siberia for long-term duty in the field.
According to the report, personnel were conducting tests and practicing maneuvers to counter any sabotage or reconnaissance attempts. The Yars missiles have a range of 7,500 miles, which means they can easily reach any part of the UK if launched from Siberia. This move follows the placement of two battalions on combat duty last December.
The reason behind this aggressive stance by Russia may lie in the recent actions taken against Russian athletes in international sports tournaments. Välbe, who is now the president of the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation, suggested that Russia should retaliate by killing British civilians. In an interview, she stated that if Russia had launched a serious bomb in the heart of London, they would have been allowed to participate in all international events.
She also expressed her belief that Russia has always been at odds with the outside world and has never been truly accepted or liked. She believes that the strength of her country is what irritates the rest of the world. These comments highlight the ongoing struggle between Russia and the international community, with Välbe's extreme suggestion showcasing the growing tensions.
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