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Breaking News: Russia Will Nuke Germany & the UK if Ukraine War Continues, Warns Top Putin Advisor

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Jan 15, 2026
Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian political scientist and advisor to Putin, offers a startling perspective on global tensions. He warns that if the Ukraine conflict persists, Russia might target Germany and the UK with nuclear weapons. Karaganov frames the war as a struggle against Europe, critiquing its leadership and cultural decline. He discusses the ramifications of NATO's expansion, the failure of Western policies, and the potential realignment of power with China's support. His insights highlight the dire stakes and complexities of current geopolitics.
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INSIGHT

Sanctions Backfired Strategically

  • Tucker Carlson argues U.S. actions (sanctions, proxy war) have escalated tensions and harmed Western interests.
  • He links these policies to weakening the dollar and driving Russia toward China.
INSIGHT

Nuclear Doctrine Now Targets Europe

  • Russia publicly revised its nuclear doctrine to allow strikes on non-nuclear European states seen as proxy actors.
  • Tucker Carlson and Sergei Karaganov warn this doctrine makes Germany and the UK legitimate Russian targets if the war continues.
INSIGHT

Hypersonic Strikes As Strategic Messaging

  • Russia used hypersonic missile strikes on Kiev as a warning rather than pure destruction.
  • Analysts claim the next hypersonic could carry a nuclear warhead aimed at Europe as escalation pressure.
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