Kathrine Frich
The untested “super weapon” is described as a high-speed nuclear torpedo.
The untested “super weapon” is described as a high-speed nuclear torpedo.
“Drown Britain With Nukes!”
Vladimir Putin’s leading TV mouthpiece, Vladimir Solovyov, issued a fresh threat against the UK.
He suggested using Russia’s Poseidon nuclear torpedo to unleash a tidal wave over Britain.
The warning came just two days after Putin said he had no desire to attack anyone.
Poseidon, the “Super Weapon”
The untested “super weapon” is described as a high-speed nuclear torpedo or drone.
It is “designed to carry strategic nuclear warheads of up to 100 megatons and could unleash catastrophic destruction.”
Russian sources claim it can travel at up to 115 mph and operate below 3,000 feet.
Solovyov’s Pitch: Test It on Britain
Solovyov proposed Britain as a proving ground for the doomsday device.
“A good idea, for testing Poseidon [a Russian high-speed underwater nuclear torpedo] – Britain,” he said.
He framed it as payback for London’s role in leading Western support for Ukraine.
Japan Named in a Parallel Threat
In the same tirade, Solovyov threatened Japan with a “Chinese analogue” of Poseidon.
“For testing the Chinese analogue of Poseidon [attack] Japan,” he declared.
The rhetoric widened the target set beyond Europe, amplifying nuclear sabre-rattling in Asia.
Baltic States “Wiped Off the Face of the Earth”
Solovyov also called to erase NATO members Latvia and Estonia.
He claimed that Ukrainian drones were launched from their territory.
“So these places should be wiped off the face of the earth,” he said, urging strikes if launches occurred.
Putin’s Denial of Aggressive Intent
The threats jarred with Putin’s recent public stance.
He said: “As for ‘Russia’s aggressive plans with respect to Europe’, I want to emphasise once again that this is complete nonsense, which has absolutely no basis.”
He added: “Any sane person is perfectly aware that in Russia there has never been, is not, and will never be any desire to attack anyone.”
Trump, Peace Talk Claims, and Kremlin Blame
The Kremlin has refused to engage with Donald Trump’s peace process while blaming Britain for aiding Ukraine.
Trump insisted he can still broker a deal: “Something is going to happen, but they are not ready yet.
But something is going to happen. We are going to get it done.” He said he aims to speak with both leaders.
European Security Moves and Macron’s Message
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was due in Paris for talks with European leaders and Volodymyr Zelensky.
The goal is to back security guarantees for Ukraine in any future peace deal.
Emmanuel Macron said: “We are ready, us Europeans, to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.”
