According to a British general, Putin will soon use nuclear weapons

The war in Ukraine has proven more complicated for Russia than expected. As a last resort, you can Vladimir Putin According to various media reports For nuclear weapons to capture A “likely” scenario, says Sir Richard Barons.

British ex-general writes in “Sunday Times”: Kremlin boss to turn tactical in early 2023 Use nuclear weapons. This is what happens if special military action in Ukraine does not go ahead.

“It would be a tremendous barrier-breaker,” Barons said. But the Russians could accept it “if it justifies this meaning in their eyes.”

A wider offensive by Volodymyr Zelenskyi’s troops is expected next spring, says a former army officer. “This will lead to victories on the battlefield and the liberation of territories captured by Russia,” Barons said.

In this context, he poses the question: “If Putin fears defeat, would he be tempted to use tactical nuclear weapons?” Yes, he believes in himself.

However, Barrens clarifies that small nuclear weapons would be used in such a case. Bombs that can destroy entire cities Vladimir Putin Don’t abandon them in the war in Ukraine, the former general said.

Fears that the war in Ukraine could lead to nuclear war have been recurring since February. President Putin Recently emphasizedRussia would never initiate such a nuclear conflict.

The nuclear threat is a regular topic on Russian television. On the one hand, people love to brag with your own Arsenal. On the other hand, you lift NATO before, To provoke a nuclear war.

However, other experts do not believe in nuclear escalation. For example, in May, ETH professor Stefan Herzog told Nau.ch that a nuclear war in Ukraine is unlikely.