Press Release: Putin Declares “All Ukraine Is Russia” – And Threatens Nuclear Laughter
St. Petersburg, Russia – In a speech that sounded more like a political pamphlet than a diplomatic briefing, President Vladimir Putin announced that “all of Ukraine belongs to Russia,” citing an old Russian proverb: “Wherever a Russian soldier sets foot, that is ours.” He wrapped the statement with a dramatic promise that the Kremlin might summon a nuclear strike if the Donetsk forces ever “shame the Russians.”
Key Takeaways
- Unity Myth: Putin describes Ukrainians and Russians as “one people,” implying that the whole country is already his.
- Buffer Zone Plan: He talked about building a “security zone” along the Sumy border – no grand takeover, but the possibility remains.
- Nuclear Threat: He warned that if Ukraine uses a “dirty bomb,” Russia would retaliate with “consequences” that could include nuclear fire.
- Ukrainian Response: In a sharp counter, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha denounced Putin as a “war criminal,” calling his claims “cynical and despicable.”
Putin’s Spectacular Sound Bite
“We have no objective to take Sumy, but in principle I do not rule it out… They pose a constant threat to us, constantly shelling the border areas.” The president also declared that any attempt by Ukraine to develop a “dirty bomb” would meet a “tough” Russian response.
UNIK is Sounded Off
The Russian leader’s threat has left international observers scratching their heads. “This would be a colossal mistake on the part of those who we call neo‑Nazis in today’s Ukraine,” Putin stated, implying that the country is doomed to fail if it thinks it can withstand Russia’s might.
Ukrainian Counter‑Blow
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called the president’s remarks “cynical statements of complete disdain for U.S. peace efforts.” He insisted that the only way to force Russia into “peace” is to strip the Kremlin of its impunity: “Increase support for Ukraine’s defense, hit the Russian economy hard with sanctions, designate Russia as a terrorist state, isolate it fully. Bring Moscow back to its senses.”
Global That Fit and Stand
While the world remains uneasy, many believe that the best defense against nuclear brinkmanship is a robust coalition and consistent deterrence. The message from the West remains clear: The world will not allow Russia to sit on a nuclear chessboard and manufacture chaos.
