Russian President Vladimir Putin (RT photo / Semyon Khorunzhy)
Newsweek: Putin: Russia Would Retaliate If Hit by a Nuclear Attack, Even If It Led to 'Global Catastrophe'
President Vladimir Putin has warned that he would not hesitate to strike back if Russia was hit by a nuclear adversary, even if it led to a “global catastrophe.”
The Russian leader spoke to one of his country’s most infamous pro-Kremlin TV show hosts, in a tough-talking interview broadcast on national airwaves before Russians go to the polls later this month.
Although no major rivals are permitted on the ballot and Putin is likely to be re-elected, recent votes in Russia have slumped to record low turnouts. The leader has recently made several headline-grabbing statements to present himself as the bulwark against foreign attacks, as he campaigns on the platform of being a “strong president” who will ensure a “strong Russia.”
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WNU Editor: That is why they call it "Mutually Assured Destruction" .... MADD for short.
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