China News Service, November 4 (Reporter Meng Xiangjun) "Putin is trying to launch a nuclear strike on Ukraine"?

Russia has once again stated its stance on this rumor, which has intensified in the Western world.

　　At a time when the West is hyping up Russia's "nuclear threat theory", any statement made by Russia is particularly noticeable.

On November 2, local time, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement called the "Statement to Prevent Nuclear War from Occurring". From the name, you can tell that the background is not small and the weight is not light.

　　The timing of the announcement is very sensitive, and the content of the announcement is even more sensitive.

What is the signal behind this?

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on its official website on "preventing a nuclear war".

Image source: Screenshot of the Russian Foreign Ministry report

【Extraordinary statement in extraordinary times】

　　Let’s take a look at the statement of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which said:

　　"The purpose of the nuclear deterrence policy pursued by Russia is that a nuclear war cannot be fought or won."

　　"It emphasizes that Russia's theoretical approach is defensive and should not be expanded. Russia will only use nuclear weapons when it is attacked by weapons of mass destruction, or when it is attacked by conventional weapons and the country's survival is threatened."

　　"Russia's starting point is to unswervingly implement existing agreements and understandings in the field of reduction and limitation of nuclear weapons, reduce strategic risks and reduce the threat of international incidents and conflicts escalating to a nuclear level."

　　"The Russian side reiterates that it will fully abide by the joint statement of the leaders of the five nuclear-weapon states on January 3, 2022 on the prevention of nuclear war and the avoidance of an arms race."

　　"Calling on the other countries of the 'Nuclear P5' to demonstrate in practice their willingness to work to resolve this imperative, to give up swaying on the brink of direct armed conflict and dangerous actions that violate each other's vital interests, and to stop promoting weapons of mass destruction provocations, all of which are potentially catastrophic consequences."

Data map: Washington held a nuclear security summit.

　　There is no "nuclear" discussion in the whole article. Obviously, this is an extraordinary statement at an extraordinary time, and it is the result of careful consideration by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his think tank.

　　There is a growing awareness that nuclear risks are indeed rising.

Some people are accelerating the expansion of the "nuclear cloud" over Europe. Under this "dark cloud" that is about to come and rain, Russia, which cannot escape or move, bears the brunt.

[Moscow talks about "nuclear" and has something to say]

　　At the very least, Moscow is telling the world three things:

　　First, a nuclear war cannot be fought or won. This is the consensus reached by the leaders of the five nuclear-weapon states, and it is also the consensus of the whole world.

　　The implication is that the situation is changing and consensus is gradually being destroyed.

Russia believes that it is not itself that violates the consensus, because the statement said that Russia will "abide by the joint statement."

　　Not only that, Russia also reiterated its "original intention" to support nuclear disarmament, reduce strategic risks, and reduce nuclear threats.

　　In a word, nuclear war, Russia does not want to fight.

14 missiles are placed in front of a Russian Tu-95MS bomber.

Image credit: Russian Ministry of Defense

　　Second, Russia's nuclear weapons are used for self-defense, not for attack.

　　This is a point that the Russian side has repeatedly emphasized before, but has been "habitually ignored" by the West.

The Russian Foreign Ministry pointed out that there are two conditions for Moscow to use nuclear weapons:

　　1. The country was "attacked by weapons of mass destruction".

　　Second, the country's "existence is threatened".

　　Being big doesn't mean that your fists are swaying and raising your fists, it may be more to scare off the enemy and protect yourself.

According to Russia's statement, the current situation has not reached the level of "pressing the nuclear button", which is to explain that Russia will only "passive counterattack" instead of actively attacking in a desperate situation where it is "beaten" and possibly "fatal" .

　　In a word, nuclear war, Russia will not take the initiative to fight.

Data map: Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia's Northern Fleet "Yuri Dolgoruki" nuclear submarine launched "Bulava" intercontinental ballistic missile.

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　　Third, it calls on other countries in the "Nuclear Permanent 5" to "give up on swaying on the brink of direct armed conflict" and "stop promoting provocations with weapons of mass destruction."

　　This is the most directional part of the statement.

Translate, it's not that Russia does not cooperate, wants to provoke, and engages in "nuclear terror", but someone else?

　　According to Russia, it is not it, of course the world knows it, and it is not China.

　　Only one thing is certain. Among the "nuclear five permanent members" of the United States, Britain, France, Russia and China, the only one who has really used nuclear weapons in war is the United States.

And it is the United States that is accusing Russia of launching a nuclear attack.

　　In a word, nuclear war is not what Russia said it would fight.

["Nuclear blackmail", who is playing?

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　　It remains to be seen how Russia's "verbal assurances" will be implemented into action, but based on historical experience and reality, the "big take" of "nuclear blackmail" is none other than the United States.

Why do you say that?

Let’s look at the performance of the United States in four aspects:

　　First, form a "core" core circle.

　　Before the Ukrainian crisis began, the United States established the US-UK-Australia Trilateral Security Partnership (AUKUS), the first new paramilitary alliance since the end of the Cold War. The main purpose is to help Australia build nuclear submarines and cooperate in the development of hypersonic weapons. .

　　Reaching out to countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom in the Asia-Pacific region has suddenly increased the risk of nuclear proliferation in the region, intensified the regional arms race, and triggered widespread opposition and concerns among regional countries.

Data map: Polish soldiers and US soldiers jointly participated in NATO military exercises.

　　Second, hyping up the "nuclear threat".

　　After the Ukrainian crisis began, the United States hyped the idea that Russia would use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

The Russian Foreign Ministry's statement this time is to refute this rumor.

　　Recently, the 14 members of NATO led by the United States ignored Russia's opposition and held nuclear deterrence military exercises, allowing multinational military aircraft that can carry nuclear warheads to fly over Europe and show their muscles.

This is tantamount to further stimulating Russia's tough response.

　　Third, speed up nuclear deployment.

　　In fact, targeting Russia is an excuse for the United States to strengthen its nuclear capabilities in Europe.

The United States is accelerating the deployment of improved B61-12 nuclear bombs to NATO bases in Europe.

　　"Nuclear sharing", a concept instigated by the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has been approved by the US.

Among European countries, Poland has taken the initiative to "dedicate itself" and is willing to allow the United States to deploy nuclear weapons on its own territory.

Although the Russian side called on the United States to withdraw all nuclear weapons from Europe, the other side turned a deaf ear and instead sent wave after wave.

　　In the eyes of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Glushko, the modernization of US nuclear weapons in Europe is equivalent to tying Europe to a "free-fall bomb".

Data map: US Pentagon.

　　Fourth, lower the nuclear threshold.

　　The Russian side has noticed that what is more dangerous is the Pentagon's planning for the US military's strategy and armament construction.

Recently, in the three major reports of national defense strategy, missile defense assessment and nuclear posture review, the Biden administration advocated lowering the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons and emphasized the importance of creating more nuclear weapons to create a deterrent advantage.

　　Under the current circumstances, "we are closer to nuclear war than at any time in history".

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Ross of the German Bundeswehr believes that NATO is doing everything possible to provoke Russia to use tactical nuclear weapons on the Ukrainian battlefield, so that it can completely destroy the Russian army on the grounds that Russia has used tactical nuclear weapons.

　　The Russian side is paying attention to the changes in the theoretical documents of Western countries, and expresses concern about the increase in the number of conditions that the West uses vague language to allow the use of nuclear weapons.

It is not difficult to find that the US nuclear weapons policy is becoming more and more radical, and it is gradually drifting away from the original agreement with Russia to reduce strategic weapons.

Repeatedly pushing up the risk of nuclear proliferation, who is the most dangerous to the world?

(Finish)