"Putin's Nuclear Threat: Russia's Claim on Ukraine"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently made a sensational statement, in which he has claimed that "the whole of Ukraine is ours." This statement was made at a major economic forum of Russia held in St. Petersburg, where Putin not only reiterated his territorial claims on Ukraine, but also threatened a nuclear attack. This statement has become a topic of discussion globally, as it can further deepen the ongoing tension with Ukraine. Putin said, "Wherever the foot of a Russian soldier falls, it is ours." Russian politicians and businessmen supported this statement with applause.
Putin also indicated that if Ukraine used the so-called 'dirty bomb' against Russia, the answer would be "devastating". He appealed to the Ukrainian leadership to hold peace talks keeping in mind "national interests", but at the same time did not rule out the possibility of occupying the city of Sumy. Putin said, "We have no intention of occupying Sumy, but I do not completely rule it out either." This statement is a serious warning to Ukraine, as Russian forces are continuously attacking eastern Ukraine, especially the Donetsk region. Ukraine has strongly condemned Putin's statement, calling it "madness". Ukraine says Putin's claim reflects Russia's aggressive attitude, which is being used to justify a full-scale invasion starting in 2022. Putin also reiterated that the Russian and Ukrainian people "are the same people", which Ukraine described as an attack on its sovereignty.
People expressed concern over Putin's statement, while some called it part of Russia's strategy. One post said, "Putin made it clear that he does not recognize Ukraine's independence and considers the entire country a part of Russia." At the same time, some posts are seeing this statement as an attempt to strengthen Russia's internal politics.
The global community is considering this statement as a major setback for peace talks. Putin's stance is a matter of concern not only for Ukraine but also for NATO and Western countries. The threat of a nuclear attack has raised tensions in the international community. Experts believe the statement could be a sign of Russia's military strategy becoming more aggressive.
Meanwhile, Russian forces have claimed to have captured the Ukrainian village of Zaporizhzhya. This territorial gain is significant for Russia, but Ukraine says it is committed to taking back its land.