- Bolton claimed that the US should make clear that Putin will be removed if he uses nuclear arms.
- Bolton stated that Putin “signs a suicide note” when he orders nukes.
- He cited Qassem Soleimani from Iran as an example for what happens when there is a “threat to the US”.
John Bolton, a former national security advisor, says that the US should be clear that it will eliminate Russian President Vladimir Putin if the latter orders the use of nuclear arms.
Bolton called into the office on Tuesday. British radio station LBC’s show “Tonight with Andrew Marr”Marr asked Bolton for his opinion on what NATO, the US and the West should do if Putin used nuclear weapons. Bolton responded that the emphasis should be on stopping Putin from using them, not on retaliation.
Bolton said that he didn’t rule out Putin using nuclear weapons in the event of Russian forces collapsing in Ukraine or if Putin finds himself in “really dire straits” politically inside Russia. He said that the US should clearly state that it would “levy accountability” for anyone who ordered a nuclear attack.
Bolton stated, “We must make it clear that if Putin orders the use of tactical nuclear weapons, he would sign a suicide letter.” “And that’s what I believe it might take to deter him from getting into extreme circumstances.”
“But we cannot reach him without being silly about it,” Marr said. We can’t get to him,” Marr responded to Bolton’s suggestion that Putin should be “held accountable” after he ordered a nuclear strike.
“I disagree that we can’t get to him. Bolton added, “And I believe he knows this.”
Bolton said, “You can ask Qassem Solimani in Iran about what happens when we determine that somebody is a danger to the United States.” Soleimani was A general from Iran who fought the US for years and was In 2020, a US air attack killed 58 people.
After Russia’s missile strikes, the fighting in Ukraine has escalated. Hit multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv’s capital.Monday morning. These attacks occurred after the Kerch Strait Bridge. A key supply lineBetween Russia and Crimea was bombed Saturday. Ukraine has It was rumored to be responsible forThe blast, which Putin Terrorist attack in Ukraine
In late September, Putin AnnouncementFollowing the Ukraine crisis, Russia would annexe four Ukrainian regions sham referendums Organised and managed by pro-Russian separatistsIn the four occupied areas. Military experts SpecifyPutin may use nuclear arms, which Putin interprets as an annexation. This is a sign Putin is planning for an eventual escalation.
In a CBS Interviewaired on October 2, CIA Director William Burns stated it was difficult for anyone to know if Putin was. He lies about his willingness to use nukes. A podcast that aired WednesdayRolf Mowatt–Larssen, the former chief of CIA Moscow station, said that it would be irresponsible to consider Putin’s threats “bluster” or saber-rattling. Because Putin may see nuclear weapons as his only option,
