By Tom O’Connor – Senior Writer, Foreign Policy & Deputy Editor, National Security and Foreign Policy:
Russia’s top envoy to the United States has ended his term, leaving behind an ominous forecast about the risk of deteriorating bilateral ties escalating into a nuclear-armed clash over the ongoing war in Ukraine in an exclusive interview with Newsweek.
The Kremlin announced on Thursday that Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov had been officially relieved of his duty after seven years of service. In the lead-up to his departure, Antonov spoke with Newsweek about the troubled state of relations between Moscow and Washington, which show no signs of improving as the war in Ukraine continues and NATO doubles down on military support for Kyiv amid recent advances by the Russian military.
Perhaps he should discuss with his handlers the possibility of ending their invasion of Ukraine? If he’s truly that concerned.
You know what happened to Nazis.
And there I was just thinking ‘I haven’t heard a threat of nuclear war from ruzzia for a couple of days – I need something to perk me up.’ And they dutifully provide right on time.
Such theatrics.
How about a complete news blackout of anything from Russia.
Who gave this scum a platform for spreading this propaganda?
Man, the surgeons in Moscow need to do overtime to remove Putin’s Hand out of that man’s rectum, once he is back in Moscow.
I think that only thing Putler wants is war. He wants to be remembered and this is the way to do it. He is just afraid that someone might ninjabomb him in the process.
F… this Putler’s puppet
Oh no, Anyway!
I’m pretty sure he doesn’t believe a word of it and is simply ensuring his safe retirement back home
Russia should be scared of the most powerful military alliance the world has ever seen in NATO, not the other way around. The louder they threaten the weaker they actually are.
We’re open for business 24/7/365, ivan.
Send him to the front lines.
Russia is one of the few country gain from Climate Change, there would be alot of migration to Russia… There is no way US and Allies allow Her to regain strength after this War.
It look like Russia Common folk should chose it’s future wisely, I guess. 🤖🍩☕
Which “red line” is this again?
I lost count a while ago.
Nice! One less spy.
How many threats does that make this week? Six?
Must be a US election coming up.
If you could do another Chernobyl, that would would be great!
We are still laughing at that one.
Lol please never come back.
This targeted narrative to receptive and primed “audiences” says less about what the Kremlin is prepared to do and more about what it fears in the face of messaging no one finds believable enough to alter course from decisions that hurt Putin and the Kremlin where they hurt. Chiefly it will be the threat to their continuing existence when the price for their own failure in Ukraine comes due.
Putin fears death and its consequences. Calling Putin a “survivor” is effectively describing him as a coward afraid of dying for anything. It’s why Russians are dying in droves for an outcome he can’t achieve. It’s pointless threatening the one nation that has used nuclear weapons. The U.S. has already guaranteed it understands the terms and knows how to use them.
I’m convinced this is just how Russians greet each other at this point. It’s like when someone asks “how are you?” and not really expecting a response.
At this point Russia talking about nuclear war is the equivalent of “China’s final warning”, completely meaningless.
Huh. Doesn’t feel like a tuesday.
no one believes Putin is willing to destroy Russia for an imperialistic land grab.
and if he is willing to do that then there is all the more reason to stand against him.
iT’s So sCaRy WheN ThEy SaY sUCh ThInGs!
The absurdity of these fools!
Good Riddance, it will be of your own making and will solve all problems on every side for the whole world forever.
Can they even get one clear of the launch tube these days?
Ruzzia is a rougue state run by degenerate crimminals and liars. According to them the rest of the world has to ” Roll Over ” and let them do whatever the hell they want or they flash the ” Nuke ” card.
I for one am getting tired of this bullshit. They need to get their degenerate asses out of Ukraine … full stop.
Look at this guys picture, look at his face, his expression on his face. He wears a suit and tie and travels in the west and eats in good restauraunts, stays in good hotels. Probably flies business class. He is representing a degenerate crimminal state. He needs to be dealt with thus …as a degenerate.
They are two legged beasts.
Waaah. Waaah. Waaaaah. Such a baby.
Yeah, letting Russia have any nuclear technology is easily the biggest mistake of the century.
Ofc it sounds more sensational to headline it as exits US rather that ends job in US…..
Ok thanks bye!
Time for Russian businessman to get rid of Putin and correct the course of their ship
“If you don’t let us continue committing crimes, we’ll nuke you”
Giving in to such threats only encourages the behavior. Russia is the aggressor. Calling them on this is the only real solution.
Hey Russia, if you ever do launch nukes at the US… can you do us a favor and go after every single IRS building instead? You’ll cut off part of the government’s funding and keep the American citizens happy.
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By Tom O’Connor – Senior Writer, Foreign Policy & Deputy Editor, National Security and Foreign Policy:
Russia’s top envoy to the United States has ended his term, leaving behind an ominous forecast about the risk of deteriorating bilateral ties escalating into a nuclear-armed clash over the ongoing war in Ukraine in an exclusive interview with Newsweek.
The Kremlin announced on Thursday that Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov had been officially relieved of his duty after seven years of service. In the lead-up to his departure, Antonov spoke with Newsweek about the troubled state of relations between Moscow and Washington, which show no signs of improving as the war in Ukraine continues and NATO doubles down on military support for Kyiv amid recent advances by the Russian military.
Read more: [https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ambassador-warns-nuclear-catastrophe-anatoly-antonov-1967309](https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ambassador-warns-nuclear-catastrophe-anatoly-antonov-1967309)
Perhaps he should discuss with his handlers the possibility of ending their invasion of Ukraine? If he’s truly that concerned.
You know what happened to Nazis.
And there I was just thinking ‘I haven’t heard a threat of nuclear war from ruzzia for a couple of days – I need something to perk me up.’ And they dutifully provide right on time.
Such theatrics.
How about a complete news blackout of anything from Russia.
Who gave this scum a platform for spreading this propaganda?
Man, the surgeons in Moscow need to do overtime to remove Putin’s Hand out of that man’s rectum, once he is back in Moscow.
I think that only thing Putler wants is war. He wants to be remembered and this is the way to do it. He is just afraid that someone might ninjabomb him in the process.
F… this Putler’s puppet
Oh no, Anyway!
I’m pretty sure he doesn’t believe a word of it and is simply ensuring his safe retirement back home
Russia should be scared of the most powerful military alliance the world has ever seen in NATO, not the other way around. The louder they threaten the weaker they actually are.
We’re open for business 24/7/365, ivan.
Send him to the front lines.
Russia is one of the few country gain from Climate Change, there would be alot of migration to Russia… There is no way US and Allies allow Her to regain strength after this War.
It look like Russia Common folk should chose it’s future wisely, I guess. 🤖🍩☕
Which “red line” is this again?
I lost count a while ago.
Nice! One less spy.
How many threats does that make this week? Six?
Must be a US election coming up.
If you could do another Chernobyl, that would would be great!
We are still laughing at that one.
Lol please never come back.
This targeted narrative to receptive and primed “audiences” says less about what the Kremlin is prepared to do and more about what it fears in the face of messaging no one finds believable enough to alter course from decisions that hurt Putin and the Kremlin where they hurt. Chiefly it will be the threat to their continuing existence when the price for their own failure in Ukraine comes due.
Putin fears death and its consequences. Calling Putin a “survivor” is effectively describing him as a coward afraid of dying for anything. It’s why Russians are dying in droves for an outcome he can’t achieve. It’s pointless threatening the one nation that has used nuclear weapons. The U.S. has already guaranteed it understands the terms and knows how to use them.
I’m convinced this is just how Russians greet each other at this point. It’s like when someone asks “how are you?” and not really expecting a response.
At this point Russia talking about nuclear war is the equivalent of “China’s final warning”, completely meaningless.
Huh. Doesn’t feel like a tuesday.
no one believes Putin is willing to destroy Russia for an imperialistic land grab.
and if he is willing to do that then there is all the more reason to stand against him.
iT’s So sCaRy WheN ThEy SaY sUCh ThInGs!
The absurdity of these fools!
Good Riddance, it will be of your own making and will solve all problems on every side for the whole world forever.
Can they even get one clear of the launch tube these days?
Ruzzia is a rougue state run by degenerate crimminals and liars. According to them the rest of the world has to ” Roll Over ” and let them do whatever the hell they want or they flash the ” Nuke ” card.
I for one am getting tired of this bullshit. They need to get their degenerate asses out of Ukraine … full stop.
Look at this guys picture, look at his face, his expression on his face. He wears a suit and tie and travels in the west and eats in good restauraunts, stays in good hotels. Probably flies business class. He is representing a degenerate crimminal state. He needs to be dealt with thus …as a degenerate.
They are two legged beasts.
Waaah. Waaah. Waaaaah. Such a baby.
Yeah, letting Russia have any nuclear technology is easily the biggest mistake of the century.
Ofc it sounds more sensational to headline it as exits US rather that ends job in US…..
Ok thanks bye!
Time for Russian businessman to get rid of Putin and correct the course of their ship
“If you don’t let us continue committing crimes, we’ll nuke you”
Giving in to such threats only encourages the behavior. Russia is the aggressor. Calling them on this is the only real solution.
Hey Russia, if you ever do launch nukes at the US… can you do us a favor and go after every single IRS building instead? You’ll cut off part of the government’s funding and keep the American citizens happy.