The top propagandist for Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a menacing threat to British RAF pilots, warning them of potential death if they are dispatched to safeguard Poland from Russian aggression.
Vladimir Solovyov, a key figure in Russian media, has made unfounded claims suggesting that France might be transferring nuclear missiles to Poland through the deployment of Rafale fighters by President Emmanuel Macron. This deployment follows Russia’s violation of Polish airspace with 23 drones last week, prompting the dispatch of Western warplanes to protect Poland as part of NATO.
In a televised statement, Solovyov remarked, “The British seem eager for conflict, as they appear keen, like the French, to patrol the skies over Poland.” He cautioned about potential aerial encounters between RAF fighters and French Rafale fighters, humorously questioning where casualties would be buried.
Exploiting the situation, Solovyov raised alarm about the French Rafale fighters, insinuating their capability to carry nuclear arms. However, he conceded that the fighters arrived without nuclear weapons, as per available photographs. He ominously stated, “Prepare for a nuclear confrontation, Paris. Each takeoff of these planes signifies the onset of a nuclear conflict for us.”
The threats from the Kremlin-linked TV station coincide with remarks by Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who asserted that the West is engaged in a war with Moscow, claiming NATO’s involvement in the conflict without needing further evidence.
Meanwhile, Russia conducted aggressive attacks on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties. Incidents included fatal casualties and injuries in Zaporizhzhia due to massive fires and strikes in the Kyiv region. Additionally, Russia targeted a gas distribution station in the Sumy region using drones, while Ukrainian drones retaliated by attacking Russian territories.
Ukraine confirmed a recent strike on Russian command posts in Donetsk, disrupting the control of Russian Armed Forces units and prompting continuous targeted strikes to counter Russian aggression.
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