Russia warns that the threat of nuclear conflict is ever-present.
(Baonghean.vn) - On March 25, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation - former President Dmitry Medvedev warned that the threat of a nuclear conflict is always present, even though no one wants war, therefore a responsible policy must be implemented.
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| Former President and current Deputy Chairman of the Federal Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev. Source: The Moscow Times |
Responding to a question about the possibility of nuclear conflict or war between Russia and NATO, Medvedev emphasized: "Nobody wants any war, especially a nuclear war, which is a threat to the survival of human civilization."
According to former President Medvedev, NATO's nuclear weapons are aimed at facilities on Russian territory, as are Russian warheads aimed at targets in Europe and the United States. Therefore, Medvedev believes that a responsible policy must be pursued.
Medvedev asserted that the current crisis is worse than during the Cold War, because back then Russia's partners did not try to escalate the situation, nor did they impose sanctions on Russian industries, agriculture, and individuals.
Medvedev added that if the Russian leadership had taken an irresponsible stance, the country would probably have withdrawn from the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) because those who signed the treaty are now on Western sanctions lists.
Furthermore, Medvedev emphasized that Russia cannot be excluded from the G20 because this format was created by consensus. The former Russian president stated that the G7 is no longer important after Russia decided to withdraw from it. However, former President Medvedev asserted that the G20 is different because this group helped Russia overcome the 2008 economic crisis.
