Putin puppet issues dire WW3 warning with chilling nuclear threat to West

 

A Kremlin-aligned political commentator has sparked global concern by claiming that most Russians would support nuclear strikes on Europe and Ukraine if given a referendum. Sergey Mikheyev, a frequent guest on Russia-1 and known for his unwavering loyalty to Vladimir Putin, warned on state television that such an attack would leave “both Europe and Ukraine… smoking from radioactive ash long ago.”

Mikheyev framed his extreme statements as reflecting “the opinion of the majority” and called for instilling fear of a “catastrophe” to weaken the European Union. His comments come amid US-brokered peace efforts, following President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago. Zelensky described a revised 20-point peace framework as “90% ready,” but Mikheyev’s rhetoric signals a defiant Kremlin stance, insisting Ukraine remains a “military target” while aligned with Western interests.

This statement is part of a broader pattern of nuclear posturing on Russian state media. Reports indicate Moscow is advancing the deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in Belarus, alongside tactical nuclear weapons already stationed in the country. President Putin has overseen drills demonstrating these systems and hinted at a lower threshold for potential nuclear use.

Western leaders and Ukrainian officials have condemned the remarks as propaganda designed to intimidate and extract concessions. Analysts suggest the strategy is aimed at deterring continued Western support for Kyiv, convincing the international community that escalation could trigger a global catastrophe.

However, independent polling paints a different picture. A December survey by the Levada Centre found that only 25% of Russians support the continuation of the war—the lowest level since 2022—while 66% favor peace negotiations, a record high. Public support for nuclear use has also declined significantly.

Despite the data, Mikheyev warned that the West is under an “illusion” that a large-scale war could be contained. Experts argue his statements are intended more for domestic mobilization and external pressure than a reflection of actual Russian public opinion.

As diplomatic talks move into January with European partners, Mikheyev’s chilling remarks serve as a stark reminder of the nuclear risks still hovering over the Ukraine conflict, even as both sides explore pathways to peace.