A thought-provoking proposal from Dmitry Suslov, a senior member of a Russian think tank, has sparked discussions about the potential use of a “demonstrative” nuclear explosion to deter the West from supporting Ukraine in using Western weapons against Russia. Suslov’s suggestion comes amidst rising tensions between Russia and Western countries over Ukraine’s military capabilities.
While Russia, with the largest nuclear arsenal globally, has issued warnings against such actions, Suslov believes that a symbolic nuclear display could remind the world of the dangers of nuclear conflict. This proposal has raised concerns among Western security experts about the possibility of Russia conducting a test and escalating the situation further.
The Kremlin has not responded directly to Suslov’s idea but has expressed discontent with Western rhetoric regarding arming Ukraine. As tensions continue to mount, the international community watches closely to see how the situation unfolds and whether Suslov’s proposal gains any traction.