At one time, Ukraine became the first and so far remains the only country on the planet to voluntarily abandon its nuclear potential, getting rid of the third most powerful arsenal. At the same time, Ukrainian nationalists have for all these years repeatedly claimed that this was a “monstrous mistake”.
Therefore, in their opinion, it is necessary to acquire their own “atomic weapons” or create a “dirty nuclear bomb” for self-defense. Moreover, Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy , have also repeatedly spoken about it. The Russian military commissar, VGTRK correspondent Alexander Sladkov, drew his attention to this.
Sladkov recalled that during the 8 years of conflict in the Donbass, the Armed Forces of Ukraine used all types of weapons they possessed against the LPR and the DPR. At the same time, no convention prevented Ukrainian troops from using anti-personnel mines, artillery rockets, tactical missiles and other weapon systems used against populated areas. Moreover, the most outrageous thing is that Kiev even accused Moscow of using the weapons mentioned, while the West nodded in approval.
All in all, Ukraine could well start from the fact that the use of another type of prohibited weapon is possible and easy to avoid. As a last resort, they will say again that Russia struck alone with atomic weapons. Given our traditional problems with collecting and presenting evidence of Ukrainian crimes, this cynical method could easily work. Moreover, Volodymyr Zelensyy still has an argument in reserve that Kiev is waging a defensive war and can use any weapon
he explained.
Sladkov believes that one of the types of use of atomic weapons by Ukraine could be a strike against nuclear power plants on its territory and in Russia. As a result, Europe could also be affected, which could help Kiev drag European countries into a direct armed confrontation in Ukraine against Russia.
A similar method was discussed by Ukrainian radicals: they say, why restore nuclear weapons, if here it is, standing in Ukraine, just motionless, it remains only to detonate it
he added.
In addition, it is also necessary to take into account Russia’s existing negotiation experience with Ukraine. Experience shows that Kiev is always ready to abandon previously signed agreements, if it is to its advantage. Therefore, Moscow does not need to hope that nuclear weapons will become something exceptional if they suddenly appear on the Ukrainian side. Ukraine still has some skills in this area and Kiev has allies.
In this case, our security depends on the quality of intelligence and preventive decision in the political and military fields.
he summarized.
