An ally of Vladimir Putin has chillingly warned that the US is “within the range” of Russia’s weapons as World War 3 tensions skyrocket.
Mikhail Sheremet, a State Duma deputy who is a part of the ruling United Russia party, is the latest Putin backer to warn of Russia’s missile capabilities as Moscow and Washington clash over the war in Ukraine.
His comments come after Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the US will continue providing weapons for Ukraine.
Reeds said: “Then next year, 2025, has to be again, another offensive operation, which hopefully gets them to the point where they really fully cover Crimea with fire.”
Sheremet commented: “Russia is ready to respond to any challenges, Russia has enough forces, means and capabilities, considering that today Russia is a high-tech and nuclear power.”
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Putin allies have made threats similar to Sheremet’s on a number of occasions.
Dmitry Medvedev, Putin’s former right-hand man and also former Russian President, warned in February that Russia could strike London, Washington DC and Berlin with nuclear missiles.
He said: “Hear me out. It will be totally different. The collapse of Russia will have far worse consequences than the outcome of a conventional, even long-term war.
“Because attempting to return Russia to its 1991 borders will only lead to one outcome. To a global war with Western countries, utilising our entire strategic arsenal. In Kyiv, Berlin, London, and Washington.
“For all other beautiful historical sites, which have long been included in our nuclear triad’s attack goals.
“Will we have enough guts for this if a thousand-year-old country, our great homeland, is on the verge of extinction, and the sacrifices made by the Russian people over the centuries are in vain?
“The answer is obvious.”
