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Karaganov Threatens Nuclear Strike on Europe as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall

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Karaganov’s nuclear warning ties defeat to Europe’s physical destruction In a January 14 interview with Tucker Carlson, Sergey Karaganov, honorary chairman of Moscow’s Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, declared that a Russian defeat would likely trigger a nuclear strike that would “finish Europe physically.” He framed the prospect of defeat as a tool used by Western elites to justify continued Russian aggression. [1]

Stalled Ukraine negotiations leave Donbas dead‑locked Peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have stalled, with Kyiv refusing to relinquish any part of the Donbas region while Moscow insists on full control. The impasse underscores the fragility of any settlement and fuels Karaganov’s coercive rhetoric. [1]

Trump and Kremlin spokesman echo readiness for a deal Former President Donald Trump told Reuters that he believes President Putin is prepared to negotiate, a view later echoed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who affirmed Putin’s willingness to make a deal despite ongoing fighting. Their statements add a diplomatic dimension to the heightened tensions. [1]

NATO strain intensifies over Greenland access and strategic risk The United States’ push to acquire Greenland has created friction within NATO, with analysts warning that failure to secure the island could allow China or Russia to gain a foothold in the Arctic. This geopolitical concern compounds the broader security anxieties highlighted by Karaganov. [1]

Karaganov’s long‑standing use of nuclear threats resurfaces Historically, Karaganov has advocated employing nuclear intimidation to compel “irrational” actors to reason, a strategy he reiterated during the recent interview, linking nuclear coercion directly to the current diplomatic deadlock. [1]

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Dec 22, 2025 – Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warns that NATO and Russia are dangerously close to a direct conflict between nuclear‑armed powers in 2025, saying any war would have catastrophic consequences. [2]

Dec 2025 – Ryabkov singles out Britain and France as especially aggressive NATO members, accusing them of pushing the alliance toward confrontation. [2]

Dec 2025 – Russia cautions the United States that escalating actions against its ally Venezuela in the Caribbean would be a fatal mistake, reflecting heightened tensions beyond Europe. [2]

Dec 2025 – Ukrainian forces strike deep inside Russia, hitting an oil terminal, a pipeline, two parked fighter jets and two ships, demonstrating Kyiv’s capacity to target Russian assets. [2]

Dec 2025 – A senior Russian general is killed in a Moscow car bombing, with investigators probing a possible Ukrainian involvement, underscoring the war’s spillover into Russian territory. [2]

Dec 2025 – President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian negotiators are meeting U.S. envoys in Florida to work on a peace framework, security guarantees and reconstruction, and notes that new U.S. sanctions on Russian entities are slated for the end of the year. [2]

Dec 2025 – Senator Marco Rubio outlines that any negotiated settlement must involve mutual concessions and that the final decision rests with Ukraine and Russia, not the United States. [2]

Jan 14, 2026 – In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Sergey Karaganov, honorary chairman of Moscow’s Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, warns that a Russian defeat would trigger a nuclear strike that would “finish Europe physically,” using nuclear threats to influence policy. [1]

Jan 14, 2026 – Karaganov links his nuclear warning to the stalemate in Ukraine peace talks, arguing that the notion of Russia’s defeat is used to justify the war and to keep the current regime in power. [1]

Jan 15, 2026 – Former President Donald Trump says he believes President Putin is ready to make a deal, a view echoed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, suggesting a possible opening for negotiations. [1]

Jan 2026 – NATO faces internal strain over the United States’ push to acquire Greenland, with concerns that failure to secure the territory could lead to Chinese or Russian control, highlighting broader security stakes in the Arctic. [1]

Jan 2026 – Ukraine maintains its refusal to cede the Donbas region, keeping peace negotiations distant despite Russian demands for full control of the area. [1]

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