Russia’s Defence Minister: “Nuclear No‑Reason in Ukraine – Straight Facts, Not Fiction!”
On an August 16 international security conference in Moscow, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu fired back at the media frenzy that Moscow might bring nuclear or chemical fire to Ukraine. “It’s a complete fake news blitz,” he declared.
Key Takeaways
- No strategic use of nukes – Shoigu stressed the Russian nuclear arsenal is strictly deterrence, not a weapon of choice for Ukraine.
- Media claims about tactical nukes or chemical arsenals are untruthful.
- He accused the US and Britain of orchestrating Ukrainian attacks and cited NATO’s increased troop deployment in Eastern Europe as “over the top.”
- Regarding the New START Treaty, Shoigu said negotiations for an extension are a “two‑way street” and the situation is “complicated.”
- He added that the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty remains active until 2026, with Russia fully meeting its obligations.
Behind the Scenes
As Shoigu’s words spilled into the briefing room, the audience wondered: Will there be a dramatic reveal of a new nuclear weapon? Nah – the headline here is that Russia thinks it doesn’t need to drop a bomb in Ukraine; they’re just fending off the “wild rumors” blowing around.
Why This Matters
In a region where the stakes are as high as a cat’s curiosity, Shoigu’s remarks aim to reassure the world that the nuclear playbook remains untriggered. But the underlying political chessboard continues to shift, especially with NATO’s seeming “big‑step” deployments and the looming treaty deadline.
Bottom line: According to Shoigu, the only time Russia would touch a nuclear button is when themselves are attacked, not to punch in Ukraine. The media, however, keeps spinning the spins. The real question: are those speculations just hot air or something we should take seriously? We’ll see… but for now, let’s keep the rest of the world a bit calmer.
