Posted on 07/12/2025 2:04:49 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
AI Grok says:
Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent Russian state TV host and Kremlin propagandist, frequently makes nuclear war threats to advance Russia’s geopolitical narrative and intimidate perceived adversaries. Here are the key reasons behind his rhetoric, based on recent patterns and context:
Propaganda and Fear-Mongering: Solovyov’s threats, such as warning of a “radioactive tsunami” via Poseidon torpedoes, serve to project Russian strength and deter Western support for Ukraine. By invoking nuclear scenarios, he amplifies the Kremlin’s narrative of Russia as a formidable power, aiming to intimidate nations like the US, UK, and Poland into reducing military aid to Ukraine or avoiding escalation.
Response to Geopolitical Tensions: His threats often coincide with specific events, like US sanctions, NATO expansion, or Ukrainian military successes (e.g., drone strikes on Russian bases). For instance, Solovyov’s July 2025 threats targeting the US followed leaked audio of Trump claiming he threatened to bomb Moscow, suggesting a retaliatory narrative to assert Russia’s defiance.
Domestic Audience Control: Solovyov’s rhetoric also targets Russian viewers, framing the Ukraine conflict and Western opposition as existential threats. By portraying the West as “Satanists” or aggressors, he rallies domestic support for Putin’s policies and the ongoing war, casting it as a “holy war” to justify military spending and aggression.
Kremlin’s Strategic Messaging: As a sanctioned Kremlin mouthpiece, Solovyov’s role is to echo and amplify official narratives. His threats, like those about wiping out Ukraine or Poland with tactical nukes, align with Russia’s broader strategy to signal readiness for extreme measures, even if analysts argue actual nuclear use is unlikely due to strategic costs.
Reaction to Perceived Humiliation: Solovyov’s outbursts often follow events that challenge Russia’s image, such as Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian strategic sites or Trump’s public criticism of Putin. His June 2025 call for nuclear strikes on Ukraine came after audacious Ukrainian drone operations, reflecting a need to reassert dominance.
LOL!
Irrelevant.
Russia wants war with everybody.
If you don’t like it, DON’T CLICK ON IT.
Nobody is forcing you to read this thread.
Is Putin paying you to post stupid ‘memes’ on it?
I don’t expect an honest answer.
All he's doing is damaging his own Presidency if he doesn't walk away from the mess in Ukraine.
Haven’t you read the posts of these mad dogs foaming at the mouth for a war with Russia?
Get on the Trump train, Ivan.
Oh...how scary! /s
Why are you constantly stalking people who are not even posting on your propaganda threads, Molfar?
Hahaha If Trump has no leverage then don’t even worry about it.
Why is Putin soiling his pants?
You had your chance Ivan.
“Solovyov claimed Russia was facing a threat to its very existence and civilisation ... you may find yourself facing the most terrifying enemy you’ve ever known.”
If Russia is worried about its very existence then it seems they should not be a most terrifying enemy. All this drama when Russia spends over twice the percentage per GDP as we do on their military.
Russia — I would suggest you quit invading other countries, spend a more reasonable amount on your military and worry about your basic needs.
That was a nice gas pipeline that just got blown up. Shame.
Again,
why are you constantly stalking people who are not even posting on your propaganda threads, Molfar ?
SpamUk’s John Viagra - an MI-6 apparatchik, “reports” on Vladimir Solovyov - a Kremlin apparatchik...
You know the ruble is worth a penny, right? Russia is a hole.
Yeah Trump will back right off those sanctions. Not.
We’re talking about the crazy son of a gun who told Putin we’d bomb Moscow.
You'll be lonely on the front lines. Me and mine ain't fighting the war of the neocons and the MIC.
Darth Putin @DarthPutinKGB
OTD in 2021 Prez Putin published "On the historical unity of Russia and Ukraine". 7000 rambling words about how Ukraine shouldn't exist.
Article by Vladimir Putin ”On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians“
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