On October 1, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a troubling statement warning of the potential use of nuclear weapons. He indicated that the moment when nothing can be changed may come unexpectedly for everyone.
Putin's Statements on Nuclear Threat
Putin emphasized that there are no guarantees that nuclear states will refrain from using nuclear weapons. He compared this situation to a gun hanging on the stage, stating, "If a gun is on the stage, it must eventually fire." These words have raised concerns among the international community, as Russia, along with the USA, possesses one of the largest nuclear arsenals in the world.
Context and Consequences
Putin also noted that:
- Wars have always been and will continue to be an integral part of humanity;
- Promises that NATO would not expand eastward turned out to be false;
- The world is becoming increasingly unstable;
- The collapse of the USSR led to attempts to dismantle Russia;
- Russia did not start the war; it was attacked first.
These statements indicate that Putin views the world as a place of constant threat, where conflicts and wars are an inseparable part of reality.