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Professor Doomsday warns Putin will push nuclear button if West sends troops
What happened
Professor Sergei Karaganov stated that Russia would be forced to launch a nuclear strike if NATO countries deploy troops to Ukrainian territory or if there is a direct threat to Russian territory. He also mentioned that a nuclear war in Europe would be easily won but would inflict "terrible moral damage" on Russia. Karaganov did not provide a specific timeline for such a scenario. He expressed a desire to prevent such a scenario.
Why it matters
The warning has raised concerns about the potential for a nuclear conflict in Europe. The statement has been met with a response from NATO, which has denounced the threat of force and emphasized that it is a defensive alliance.
Key facts
- Russia may use nuclear weapons if Western troops are sent to Ukraine or Kaliningrad is threatened.
- Professor Sergei Karaganov is a senior advisor to Vladimir Putin.
- A nuclear war in Europe would be easily won but would inflict "terrible moral damage" on Russia.
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