Russian broadcaster claims West won’t retaliate over nuclear attack
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Russian broadcaster claims West won’t retaliate over nuclear attack
Russian propagandist calls for nuclear strike on Kyiv

A prominent Kremlin-aligned broadcaster has called on Russia to use tactical nuclear weapons to seize control of Kyiv, claiming the Ukrainian capital could be taken “in just three days,” reports the newspaper The Express.
The shocking statement aired on Russian state radio and has triggered global alarm over Moscow’s escalating rhetoric.
Solovyov outlines a scorched-earth invasion plan

Speaking on the show Full Contact, Vladimir Solovyov—a long-time Putin ally—suggested Russia should deploy a firestorm of advanced weapons to clear a path for ground troops, even if the land becomes uninhabitable.
According to The Express, Solovyov said, “The art of war is not about saving civilians,” he stated bluntly.
‘Kyiv will be erased off the map’

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As reported by The Express, Solovyov argued that seizing Kyiv is “absolutely possible” if Russia abandons restraint.
“Kyiv will be erased from the face of the Earth, and a flag will be standing there,” he declared, showing little regard for casualties or destruction.
‘Minimal losses’ and no concern for civilians

As detailed by The Express, Solovyov asserted that despite the chilling nature of his proposal, Russian losses would be “minimal” and that Western reactions would be meaningless in the face of Russia’s determination.
“Our equipment was built for this,” he said, referring to the ability to operate in contaminated areas.
West won’t retaliate, says Putin ally

As highlighted by The Express, the broadcaster—who is sanctioned by both the UK and EU for spreading disinformation—dismissed fears of Western retaliation.
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“Will the West try to strike us with nuclear weapons? Of course not,” he insisted, claiming NATO countries fear Russia’s response too much.
Nuclear talk outside the military playbook

Solovyov admitted such a strategy isn’t found in standard military doctrine but argued it would be effective.
As noted by The Express, Solovyov added, “The objections of the West cannot be heard inside a tank,” boasting that Russian forces could roll through nuclear fallout zones without difficulty.
Propaganda with potentially deadly consequences

This latest broadcast adds to growing fears that Russian state media is normalising nuclear threats.
The suggestion that Kyiv could be wiped out as a tactical move underscores the dangerous blend of propaganda and military ambition shaping Moscow’s messaging.
‘Victors write history,’ says Solovyov

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According to The Express, in a final chilling note, Solovyov justified the strategy by declaring, “Victors write the book of history.”
His comments mirror broader themes in Russian war propaganda that glorify destruction as a path to dominance—while ignoring human cost and international law.
This article is made and published by auk1, which may have used AI in the preparation