Russia promoting use of nuclear weapons, Nobel-winning journalist says - BBC News

As a person from the only country in the history of humankind to have suffered an atomic bombing, I hope that such a tragedy will never happen again.I'm sorry if the translation is wrong.I'm really sorry if I made you uncomfortable.

“My only hope is that this generation outlives me, and Putin” as a young person that is the most terrifying thing I have ever heard. I didn’t think I’d have to survive nuclear war in order to start a family and live a normal life but every day that seems more and more likely

“Irradiated by propaganda” incredible quote

My heart goes out to all Russians with their marbels still in place.

One should also take into account the difficult terrain on the Finnish borders: unlike the flatlands of Ukraine, which are ideal for tanks, Finland is surrounded by thousands of lakes, hills and dense woods. Further up north, it's mostly just wet bogland, without any roads. The southern coast is way too rocky and shallow for a naval invasion (navy was never the Russians' strong suit, either). This natural barrier made it impossible for Russians to reach major town or cities even in the WW2. As for the common threats about nukes, we are far too close to St. Petersburg: the prevailing wind would carry the fallout to Putin's old stomping grounds.

Спасибо, что поделились своим мнением, Дмитрий. Желаю тебе всего наилучшего.

"We will use nuclear weapons if pushed"...also "we never threatened anyone with nukes!"

What an amazing man. well said.

Good man. Peace Nobel well deserved.

Don’t think of it like a nuclear war, just think about like a real life fallout game - Putin

Thank you for giving us a vision of another Russia!

I have nightmares about nuclear. Anyone thinking nuclear war is safe lost a few screws in their head

A year ago, many of us online went nuts when Putin discussed use of Nuclear weapons. The guy has been threatening this for a long time, and it's nothing new.

I’m not so sure the younger generation is anti-Putin to the extent he portrayed. Young Russians are much better than the older generations but unfortunately I’ve seen too many videos where they’re either just cozy with the regime or directly support it. Most Russians blindly liked Putin in the 20 years that preceded the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Irresponsible, reckless and foolishly dangerous-these are the words that spring to mind when discussing Putin ; how in Gods good name did he ever achieve responsibility for a sherbet dab , let alone his country’s nuclear arsenal?

This reminds me of when I've seen some Chinese tell authorities "we are the last generation" it hits hard...

Great video and great message. I hope you are right sir!

Everyone avoids the fact that other countries are downwind of each other.

It's like the plot for a bad movie, but it's real, unfortunately.

Wouldn't it be great if the super rich fought their own battles and allowed the rest of humanity to get on with their own lives?

Very nice report about Russia's communication with the people therein...

Imagine living in a society like that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Glad we have a "journalist" as a subject matter expert

Feels like we are all living through the second Cold War! 😢

If this happens, I want to it to be quick for me.
If I hear on the news that the buttons have been pressed, I will go into the middle of my capital city with a few beers and smokes and wait to be turned into ash in milliseconds.
I won't look at the sky, just chill.
This sounds insane, but if you think of it, what is better: the above or have a slow painful death with terrible suffering which lasts weeks.
Or just end it quickly.
BTW this is so sad, there are so many good ppl who might die.

Creating cunami with nukes has already provided impossible. The idea shows the development stage of those who come up with it and those who nurture it.

Well, he'll only turn the world into chaos. Even his ally's can't allow such a thing.

The guy in the red jumper is the bravest man i have seen knowing that he could be killed for what he has said. i congratulate you brother.

The only people that will feel no effect of nuclear war is the people pushing the button

My heart goes to the Russians still stuck, trying to promote peace. We don’t blame you, we feel sorry that you can’t protest without danger coming your way

The sad thing is, even without nuclear war, he's right- Ukraine and Russia's relationship has been harmed permanently. An awful seed has been planted by Putin. Who's to say how many centuries or millenia it could take to heal this enmity. That's not even being hyperbolic. People can choose to forgive but they can't choose to forget.

With most of the communication now stopped and nuclear agreements torn up, it gets easier for a mistake to be made. Russia not having to inform NATO of nuclear exercises, missile tests, etc. Wouldn't want to miss read what the other is up too. We had some close calls in the cold war.

Without reading the title i thought this was a video about Russel Crowe lol

I remember the Cold War. I remember the troubles in Ireland too. As a Brit living in one of the heaviest IRA areas I remember it well. Basically, we got so tired of getting beaten that we gave up and went for a beer instead. Neither side would back down. And it worked out. I remember Mick the XXX (IRA kingpin) dressing down XXX after he called me an English cXXt. He said to him "You made enough money in London didn't ya?" That shut him up. I knew then that I was a local. Years later I found a message in a plastic Coke bottle from a little girl from Omagh. Both her parents had been killed there. I went to Mick and showed him, not knowing what to do. He said "Leave her be... Best she forgets." And I knew he was right. But it will never leave me. In my heart I wanted to hug her tight.
Nobody wants memories like that. Behave yourselves.

If the average Russian person is siding with nuking Ukraine, then I'm an ancient Greece goddess..

Slava Ukraini ❤️🇺🇦❤️

We don't know who we are. Who we are deep down is love. Greed and anger and Fear have replaced weak humans hearts and minds. Propaganda is the tool to do this. Whatever happens, stay in your heart, there is the victory.

Russia is successfully isolating itself by such behaviour . Its politicians need to grow up .

no one will be alive after nuclear war 😢

Gentlemen, it has been a privilege commenting with you tonight.

I suppose the BBC are the experts on this subject.

Ah, that Russian humor.

Very much hope that the younger generations understand Putin's evil acts!

Hopefully they all wake up and stand unite together and against this evil dictatorship that’s bringing misery on the people of Russians. No place for evil

One man's opinion.

Relax, Pootski is also scared to die in a nuclear war, and he would die.

I personally back advancing our defense and our friends

Insane country

It is sad knowing how many homeless people are going to suffer if the world comes to an end.

Good luck to all the reasonable Russian people suffering from their fascist regime. Figh the good fight!

What he says is true

Do they not realise NATO’s combined Nuclear Arsenal is more than theirs?

They are like children, it's embarrassing.

Putin's still getting over not being aloud on the Eurovision song contest

It would be Amazing if China had a conscience and see this as an, "Opportunity of a Lifetime" to make a difference... But, I won't hold my breath waiting 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

strong words perfectly said

I would like to hug him. ♥️

I find it weird that we believe that only our 'enemies' use propaganda on its populace and everything we consume is the fair, balanced, unadulterated truth.

I like to think that these folks in power have families. You know like wifes children grandchildren etc. I would imagine that the crux of the heart is to not destroy the ones you love. But as usuall im probably wrong.

Doesn't Russia realise that they will get the same back.

When you have oppressive predators of all continents against you, the only bluff you can pull is make them understand you have an arsenal that can annihilate them where they live - unknown

You can't trust someone threatening something as horrific as nuclear war to be "bluffing." If they're crazy enough to make the threat, they might be crazy enough to follow through.

Who can blame them when being attacked by evil itself.

I think this is a response to Finland's joining nato. It's probably a complex way of letting the world know he will stop at nothing if he is continually provoked.

like a broken record since a year…

No country has the stomach to launch a Nuclear weapon first.

let's take a moment to thank all the spineless russian citizens allowing this to happen.

The end of the world would be a beautiful thing. The next best thing to seeing it all begin.

The sound of putins desperation is getting louder 😂😂😂

Russia loves this little game known as "escalation". It's a game Russia has been playing for centuries, and they are very good at it. Why on earth would we want to play that game then? No. I think we will play a new game thanks.

I hope this generation outlives me!

Someone educate them that they travel both ways.

As a Pakistani I fully support love and respect Ukraine sovereignty and territorial integrity from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇺🇦☺️🥰. May Allah SWT bless Ukraine and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇺🇦☺️🥰

Well if they want to rename it the Ural Crater Range, I say we oblige them.
Moscow Crater also has a catchy ring to it.

When you hear the 4-minute warning...

We love Russia and the the Brics+ Countries
And also the US dollar we love it🎉🎉

Because putin knows his military has failed Spectacularly 😂

How dare they put their nuclear weapons so close to our nuclear weapons!!!

I don't think China will be pleased if Putin decides to be an even bigger prat.

Very Niceeee 🇷🇺

Russia should stop putting their territory around NATO military bases

Holy, that was something else...

Yeah we've been hearing these threats for well over a year now. This isn't news at this point.

He makes an excellent point: it's far too easy to hate an entire nation (and everyone in it) for the unthinkable acts of cruelty and violence perpetrated by a regime in power; we must remember that many of those Russian soldiers we see in Ukraine were given a choice that goes something like this: fight, get locked up, or get shot.
With choices like these, families to feed, and propaganda bombarding the average Russian citizens at every turn, it's not impossible to somewhat relate to the insane situation that Putin has put his country in.
We would do well to remember all the poor Russian men who weren't able to flee the country in time for what they are: citizens trapped under the oppressive iron curtain of Putin's regime.
However, Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦 fight them to the very last one.

I feel sorry for the Russian people.

we aint even get a full year outa highschool lmfao

Putin has only ever suggested using ‘the most powerful weapons at our disposal’ if Russia faced an invasion!
Several times Russia has stated that the use of nuclear weapons is not an option, though these announcements are rarely covered because reports on the threat of using them attracts more viewers.

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This guy should be convicted by ICC for massive fearmongering.

Moshe Dayan said it best: “The Syrians must understand that the road from Damascus to Jerusalem also leads from Jerusalem to Damascus”. Putin is not stupid. Nuclear war would leave the residents of St Petersburg (his home town) and Moscow living on radioactive turnips.

Thank God for the many anti Putin wonderful Russian people.

It seems it is only a matter of time.

Well said. I've had such hard time understanding our respons to Russia and how we have dealt with this from the start. I've felt there's no logic, reason or rhyme whatsoever. Though recently I have realized that this approach must come from the conviction that Russia will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons, if that's all that is left for them to use. Under these circumstances it's easier to understand why we choose to throw the Ukrainians (and the Russians too to be fair) under the bus for the sake of one idiot. I still think it's the wrong way to go but it makes a little bit of sense at least.
In the week leading up to this larger invasion last year, I was talking to someone about our best case scenario and came to the conclusion then, that it's probably to take out all the Russian nuclear ramps and subs as soon as possible in one collective strike, hoping we get most of them, and that would probably save most lives. It really sounds insane.

i see there point.. sometimes i wish for a white xmas but there will be nothing like a nuclear winter 🙏

Don't worry we have it over here too we call it the BBC

I can only dream of a world where Russia and the United States are the greatest of friends and allies.

The Russian only weapon to counter the whole Nato alliance is their Nuclear weapon.
But if 1v1 with Britain, they won't need it :))) come on Britain, you used to be great power

they're talking nucs because they feel powerless otherwise.. but using that power would destroy them as a nation..

People die from cancer years after exposure,that Psycho has to go

If Putin wants to be the only living thing left in Russia he will press the button.