Russia has warned that it could target the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany with nuclear strikes if its war against Ukraine continues for another two to three years. The statement was made by Sergey Karaganov, a top advisor to President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson. Karaganov said Russia is actively debating the potential use of nuclear weapons against Europe.
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Karaganov, who heads the Council for Foreign and Defence Policy, a Russian security think tank, claimed that Russia’s war is not solely against Ukraine but against Europe as a whole. He described Europe as a historical source of conflict and economic and political failure, accusing European leaders of intellectual incapacity and of pursuing policies aimed at Russia’s defeat.
He further warned that if Russia were to face defeat or if Putin were eliminated, it would “end badly for Europe,” implying that punitive nuclear action could follow. Karaganov emphasized that Russia’s goal is a “total defeat of Europe” without fully eliminating the continent, framing the conflict as a response to perceived historical injustices.
The warning comes amid ongoing fighting in Ukraine, where U.S. diplomats continue to work toward a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. No breakthrough has been achieved so far, and the threat underscores heightened tensions in Europe and the global concern over the potential escalation of the conflict.
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International observers have condemned the statements as provocative, highlighting the risks of nuclear escalation in a conflict already destabilizing regional security. The United States and European nations are closely monitoring Russia’s rhetoric and military movements amid calls for renewed diplomatic engagement.