Putin's Tactical Nukes Are Radioactive Baloney
Summary
Russian officials and analysts have recently talked about the possibility of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine as a last resort. However, experts and studies show these nuclear threats are mainly used to scare Ukraine’s supporters and may not represent a real intent to use such weapons.Key Facts
- A Bloomberg report said some Russian officials believe Putin might use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine if needed.
- Russian military analyst Igor Korotchenko suggested using tactical nukes to block European weapons going to Ukraine.
- Hardline oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev proposed a tactical nuclear strike to quickly end the fighting in Ukraine.
- A study by German and Czech research centers found over 400 nuclear-related statements from Russia since the war began.
- Most Russian nuclear statements are seen as warnings meant to scare Western countries into providing less help to Ukraine.
- Experts at Chatham House and former U.S. Army General Ben Hodges say the chance of Russia actually using nuclear weapons in Ukraine is very low.
- Nuclear threats seem to be aimed more at causing fear and hesitation rather than an actual plan to use nuclear arms.
- A senior researcher from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) said current reports of possible nuclear use follow the same pattern of past threats without credible signs they will happen.
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