September 30th 2024.
Coming up next, a top propagandist for Vladimir Putin on state TV has issued a warning that London could potentially be at risk of a nuclear attack, should the Russian president deem it necessary. According to Dmitry Kiselyov, a 70-year-old journalist and head of the pro-Kremlin media group Rossiya Segodnya, Putin may be pushed to resort to nuclear weapons if the UK allows Ukraine to launch Western-supplied missiles at Russian military targets deep within their territory.
Kiselyov, who hosts a news program called Vesti Nedeli, emphasized that the decision to respond with nuclear force would ultimately be in the hands of one man – Putin. He stated that the Russian leader has been constantly provoked by the West and may eventually reach a point of frustration. "London should remember that they have no missile defense system," Kiselyov cautioned.
But what exactly is this Storm Shadow missile that has caused such concern? Well, let's just say it lives up to its name. Weighing in at a whopping 1,300kg, this Anglo-French missile was first used during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. With a range of up to 190 miles, it can easily reach the distance between London and Yorkshire. Its primary targets include airbases, radar installations, communication hubs, and port facilities, as reported by AirforceTechnology.
Both the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force have utilized this missile in previous conflicts such as the Gulf War, Iraq War, and Libyan Civil War. However, the Royal Air Force's version, known as the Storm Shadow, has an even greater range and could potentially reach deep into Russian territory. Kiselyov warned that if these missiles were to be launched at Russia, the country would have no choice but to consider the UK a legitimate target for their hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, which can be armed with both conventional and nuclear warheads.
Kiselyov also mentioned that Putin has already taken action, and it would be impossible to ignore the Kremlin's response. He is not the only public figure in Russia to express such views. Famous skier Yelena Välbe, who is also the president of the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation, believes that bombing the UK with nuclear weapons would somehow help Russia's chances of being readmitted into the Olympics. Former boxer and current Member of Parliament Nikolai Valuyev, 51, also chimed in, stating that he hopes Britain will be engulfed by a tidal wave caused by a nuclear attack.
Despite Ukraine's long-standing request to use long-range missiles supplied by the US, UK, and France against Russian military targets, Western leaders have been hesitant to make such a move. They fear that it may provoke a greater response from the Kremlin and put their allies at risk. Some experts even question whether using these missiles would significantly impact the ongoing conflict. Furthermore, there is the concern that any radioactive material released from a nuclear attack on Ukraine could potentially blow back into Russia due to wind patterns.
One thing is for sure – Russia has not been shy about displaying its nuclear capabilities. From threats to use "all available means" to parading hefty missiles in front of cameras, the Kremlin has made it clear that they are not afraid to use their stockpile. As the tension between Russia and the West continues to escalate, the world can only hope that cooler heads will prevail and that a peaceful resolution can be reached.
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