Peskov again threatens with nuclear weapons and offers 'advice' to Europe

Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, has once again addressed the specter of nuclear weapons and World War III, asserting that Russia would only resort to nuclear arms if its very existence were threatened. In an interview with the German magazine 'Die Weltwoche,' Peskov also claimed that Russia is successfully advancing its objectives in Ukraine without the use of nuclear weapons and suggested that Russia is too responsible a nation to initiate a global conflict.

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Russia would be prepared to use nuclear weapons only in one case – if there was a threat to its existence.

Peskov further offered four pieces of "advice" to Europe: to cease perceiving Russia as a threat, to acknowledge Russia's concerns, to avoid abandoning dialogue, and to resume discussions promptly. He framed Russia's actions in Ukraine as a "victorious special military operation" necessitated by "Western threats," arguing that Ukraine and the West pose a danger to Russia, thus compelling Russian forces to create a buffer zone along the border.

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Russia is too responsible to start a Third World War.

He reiterated that the "special military operation" was forced upon Russia because Europe and the United States allegedly ignored its concerns. Peskov stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should withdraw Ukrainian armed forces from Russian regions and legally recognize the de facto situation on the ground. Peskov previously remarked that the "special military operation" initially planned as a swift operation has now evolved into a full-fledged war due to Western intervention.

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do not consider Russia a threat, do not ignore its concerns, do not abandon dialogue with it, and resume dialogue as soon as possible.

Peskov also commented on Zelenskyy's initiative to hold talks in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, controversially asserting that the city has "fallen under the control of the occupiers." This statement implies a disregard for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, framing the conflict through a Russian-centric lens.

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the 'special military operation' was forced, because Europe and the US allegedly did not listen to Russia.