Thursday, October 16, 2014

Putin Threatens United States: Warns Of 'Nuclear Consequences'

With news headlines focusing on the Ebola Crisis, the media paid little attention to Vladimir Putin's latest threat against the United States...




(Inquistr) Putin sat for an interview with Serbian newspaper Politika this week. Among the topics discussed were the coup d’état in Ukraine, which “is a worrying example of growing neo-Nazi tendencies in Eastern Europe,” the “open manifestations” of neo-Nazism in Baltic states, and the natural gas impasse with Ukraine.

However, one of the most stunning parts of the chat — and focus of Western Journalism’s coverage — was Putin’s subtle warning of nuclear destabilization with the West and EU partners. The Russian head has been ratcheting up talk lately about his country’s nuclear arsenal and prowess in a show of force against the U.S. superpower.

WJ is of the belief that the war-like rhetoric from Vladmir Putin is influenced by his country’s weakened state in wake of economic and individual sanctions imposed by the Obama Administration and U.S. partners. The writer cites Russia’s misaligned deals with the People’s Republic of China, Russia’s recession, and falling prices of crude. Reportedly, the Kremlin, like a “bear being threatened,” is backed into a corner, and the only way out at this point in time is for the country to flex its nuclear capabilities. Apparently, since the “illegal” annexation of Crimea, Russia has begun moving atomic weapons into the country.

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Posted By: Chris Carmouche