Kathrine Frich
Vladimir Solovyov, one of the Kremlin’s most notorious TV hosts, has openly suggested that Russian missiles could target Western leaders in London.
Vladimir Solovyov, one of the Kremlin’s most notorious TV hosts, has openly suggested that Russian missiles could target Western leaders in London.
Russian Propagandist Calls for Missile Strike on London
He made the explosive remarks during a state-run broadcast, claiming the city is currently hosting Russia’s “main enemies.”
Solovyov pointed to the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, saying, “They gathered, all of Russia’s main enemies are there now.”
Solovyov Compares UK Meeting to Israel’s Strike on Hamas
Drawing parallels to Israel’s assassination of Hamas leaders in Qatar, Solovyov argued that similar tactics should be applied to NATO.
“[Benjamin] Netanyahu says [he staged] an operation against the top leadership of Hamas. Great,” he said and continued:
“So maybe [if] they are there today or tomorrow, we can hit them? Well, it is possible, right?”
Targeting NATO Ministers in London
The London meeting in question included top Western figures like UK Defence Secretary John Healey, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, and NATO’s Mark Rutte.
Solovyov claimed their presence made them fair game, saying, “They are making plans against us… Can they be hit then? Well, that’s normal…”
This meeting is part of ongoing international support efforts for Ukraine.
Escalating Rhetoric Against Zelensky
The Russian host also accused Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky of orchestrating assassinations inside Russia.
“Zelensky is a terrorist who leads terrorists,” Solovyov claimed. “Zelensky’s entire junta must be destroyed, wherever they are.”
He insisted that any location the Ukrainian leader visits should be considered a valid missile target.
Kremlin Endorses Extreme Messaging
Solovyov’s statements come as part of a broader hardline shift in Russian state propaganda.
Analysts believe these extreme comments are not just bluster but are coordinated talking points coming directly from the Kremlin.
This follows a pattern of intensified verbal threats aimed at the West, Ukraine, and NATO.
Recent Threats Include Nuclear Strikes
Only days before, Solovyov had threatened to use nuclear weapons on the UK.
He has previously called for a “frying pan in hell” nuclear attack and even suggested drowning Britain with high-speed underwater torpedoes.
Such comments, though extreme, are increasingly common on Russian state channels.
Violence in Ukraine Intensifies
While threatening the West, Russia has also escalated attacks inside Ukraine.
Recent strikes hit a bridge over the Dnipro River and the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kyiv.
One of the deadliest attacks last week killed 23 civilians, many of them elderly.
UK and Allies Pledge £2 Billion in New Aid
Despite the threats, Western support for Ukraine is growing stronger.
During the London meeting, leaders announced a £2 billion boost in military aid to Ukraine.
This backing appears to have further enraged Russian propagandists who view such support as a direct threat.
