Vladimir Putin has unleashed his TV propaganda attack dogs on Britain, threatening to drop a Satan-2 hypersonic nuclear weapon on the country.
In prime-time presentations on Russia’s Channel 1 laced with exaggeration and hysteria, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace was accused of orchestrating Ukraine’s war against Russia, which amounted to ‘international terrorism.’
‘He’s becoming like [Osama] Bin Laden,’ one Putin defense specialist remarked flatly, as video of Wallace speaking in the House of Commons aired.
The grim-faced propagandists’ missiles pointed towards Wallace and Britain smelled of recognition that Russia’s war is going wrong, and that Western armament is proving to be a considerable boost to Ukraine’s attempts to oppose Vladimir Putin’s army.
The rhetorical assault occurred after Ukraine was likely responsible for the destruction of numerous Russian jets in an attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, which has been the subject of a virtual news blackout on pro-Kremlin media.
The assault shows that Kyiv has acquired new long-range strike capabilities, which has the potential to influence the direction of the conflict.
‘Britain’s defence secretary, the legendary Ben Wallace, who was not against nuclear weapons for Kyiv, indicated – and this is important – that any targets in Crimea for a Ukrainian attack may be regarded acceptable,’ claimed Putin’s ‘Iron Doll’ TV presenter Olga Skabeyeva on the Rossiya 1 state TV station.
‘In addition, Britain will provide three additional 270 MLRS to Ukraine, in addition to the three previously provided, as well as a large quantity of ammunition.’
‘We infer that Britain intends to openly go to war with Russia,’ she said.
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‘From October, the typical household in England will pay up to over £300 per month for power, according to the Bank of England. But the British don’t have that type of money, and inflation is running at 13%.’ On the same 60 Minutes episode, reserve colonel Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of Russia’s National Defence magazine, joined the onslaught.
‘We see how Ben Wallace, the UK military secretary, encourages Ukraine to invade Russian Crimea,’ he added. ‘He argued that any objective on Crimea is valid for the assault.’
‘This is a significant allegation. We see Kyiv and London collaborating on military operations and strikes on Russian targets.
‘There is information concerning a plot to strike the Crimean bridge that is being developed under Wallace’s supervision.’
The bridge, which opened four years ago to link occupied Crimea to Russia by road and train, was Putin’s dream project. A bridge strike would be a severe setback for Moscow’s military operations, cutting Crimea off from the Russian mainland. ‘We’re talking about international terrorist acts,’ Korotchenko claimed.
‘This guy [Ben Wallace] must be held accountable for his words and deeds, or he will become like [Osama] Bin Laden.’
‘The situation may be like follows,’ he said.
‘As part of the UK’s operation with Ukrainian special forces, an anti-ship missile launcher is mounted aboard a bulk carrier flying a neutral flag on its way to Georgia.’
‘When they reach the point where they may strike the Crimean bridge, the navigation fails and the ship vanishes from the monitoring systems.
‘It strikes the Crimean bridge before heading to Georgia.’
‘All evidence is eliminated along the way, and the propaganda effect is realized.’
‘Of course, there is a reliable air defense system, but they aim to carry out sabotage during the night or during poor weather.’
‘It would be excellent to get an official response from the UK government,’ he said.
‘And, if required, to conduct searches and remove papers from the UK Ministry of Defence.’ We see Trump being searched, so let’s do some searches with Scotland Yard and other agencies,’ he added.
Almost everywhere in Russia, a British hand can be seen.
The occupying dictatorship in Ukraine announced today that Wallace’s soldiers are “in command of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power facility.”
The British Defense Ministry sent instructors to organize Ukrainian artillerymen. These professionals have officially gone AWOL or are on leave.’
Meanwhile, Vladimir Solovyov, a flagship of Putin’s propagandists, criticized Wallace while reiterating demands for Russia to launch a nuclear strike on Britain.
‘The West is escalating tensions,’ he added. The British defence minister [Ben Wallace] has declared military outposts in Crimea to be a “legitimate ambition.”
‘All right, let’s be consistent. In truth, any goal on Russian soil is likely to be judged ‘legal’ by the British.
‘He also promised the Kyiv government twice as many weaponry.’ They were given three launchers and are currently being given three more.
‘[This is] a nation the perfect size for speculating about a Sarmat [Satan-2 hypersonic missile],’ he stated solemnly. ‘There is just one Sarmat, not six different HIMARS [US-supplied missile systems].’
‘And there will be some of the warhead left behind.’ They believe they can not only threaten but even destroy mighty Russia.’
According Russian sources, Putin is planning to shake up his Black Sea Fleet by removing the commander who lost the Moskva battleship. When Ukrainian missiles sunk the ship in April, the Kremlin chief was claimed to be ‘incandescent.’
He is also said to be upset with commanders who he believes are failing to deliver him success in his battle with Ukraine.
The navy lost control of crucial Snake Island in late June when Ukraine reclaimed it.
Admiral Igor Osipov, 49, disappeared after the Moskva sank and returned two months later, putting a stop to suspicions that he had been suspended or jailed in connection with the tragedy. His disappearance from public view was never explained. According to Crimean media, he will be replaced by moderniser Vice Admiral Viktor Sokolov, 59, a former Northern Fleet deputy commander and director of Russia’s navy research center.
According to ForPost, a Crimean tabloid with strong ties to the navy, the appointment will’strengthen’ the fleet.
It quoted three naval sources in Sevastopol, the fleet’s headquarters.
‘The Russian Black Sea Fleet is waiting for a command replacement,’ according to the source, albeit no formal announcement has been made.
Sokolov argues that a new Cold War has reignited competition between the world’s big armed fleets.
Osipov recently bragged that his fleet’s “combat activities in the special military operation has enabled us to win superiority over the adversary in the Sea of Azov and establish control of the northwestern section of the Black Sea.”
He will, however, be remembered for the loss of the Moskva, which was destroyed by Ukrainian Neptune missiles.
Osipov was conspicuously absent from Red Square on May 9, when Russia celebrated its annual Victory Day celebrating the conclusion of World War II.
The fate of about 250 other conscripts aboard the Moskva is unknown.
While addressing at a conference in Copenhagen on Thursday, Wallace claimed Putin is now unlikely to succeed in invading Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he claimed, had ‘faltered’ and was’starting to fail,’ as he offered additional financial and military help for the eastern European country’s defense.
At the summit, co-hosted by Mr Wallace, Denmark joined the UK in proposing extra help to Ukraine. He said it was critical to recognize that combat and casualties were still occurring, but that Russia was “beginning to fail in many regions.” ‘They have failed so far and are unlikely to ever succeed in invading Ukraine,’ he continued.
‘Their invasion has stuttered and been repeatedly changed to the point that they are actually only focussing in portions of the south and east, a far, long distance from their three-day so-called special operation.
‘Three days have now turned into 150 days and almost six months, with massive losses of both equipment and Russian people.’
‘President Putin would have bet that by August, a few months in, we will have all become tired of the fight and the international community will have gone in new ways,’ said the Defence Secretary. Today, however, demonstrates the opposite.
‘We have come out of this summit with more financial commitments, more training pledges, and more military assistance pledges, all meant to help Ukraine win, to help Ukraine stand up for its sovereignty, and to guarantee that President Putin’s objectives in Ukraine fail as they should.’
As their own reserve inventories are gone, allies will need to start purchasing guns from other nations or ‘putting orders in manufacturers to expand munitions supply to Ukraine,’ according to Mr Wallace.
The Ministry of Defence had said that additional weaponry will be sent to Ukraine to aid in its defense against Russia’s incursion.
Multiple-launch rocket systems, as well as precision guided missiles capable of striking targets up to 50 miles distant, were developed to counter Russian heavy artillery.
‘Our sustained assistance sends a very clear message: Britain and the international community are opposed to this unlawful conflict and will stand shoulder to shoulder, giving defensive military aid to Ukraine to help it defend against Putin’s invasion,’ Mr Wallace said.
Ukrainian forces have been educated in the use of the launchers in the United Kingdom, and the United Kingdom has promised to teach 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers in infantry warfare abilities in the following months.
Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands have all shown their support for the initiative.
The UK previously provided Ukraine with a variety of armaments, notably the NLAW anti-tank missile launcher, which was critical in the early defense against Moscow’s invasion.
It comes as the International Fund for Ukraine has been increased, with the UK contributing £250 million of the total £1 billion to provide military equipment and other assistance to the armed services.
This will assure the supply of new weaponry as well as the maintenance and repair of old equipment.
When asked earlier this week whether the Crimean air facility was a viable target for Ukrainian strikes, Mr Wallace said, ‘First and foremost, Russia has unlawfully invaded, not only in 2014, but now Ukrainian territory.’
‘Under UN provisions, Ukraine is completely authorized to defend its territory and take whatever action is necessary against an invading army.
‘So, is it legal?’ Ukraine has the right to use fatal action if required in order to reclaim not just its land, but also to drive back its invader.
‘And Russian air forces have utilized that air force base to attack Ukrainian targets.’ So I believe that would be an acceptable target in any war handbook.’