Moscow Could Deploy ICBMs in Mexico, Russian TV Claims

NewsWeek ^ | 6/8/24

[EBH]

Kremlin propagandists have claimed that countries in Latin America, including Mexico, could host missiles that can strike American targets.

(snip)"Russians on Kremlin State TV yesterday declared that Mexico was their military ally and they are wanting to place their missiles on Mexican territory so Mexico can attack the United States," Jake Broe a former U.S. Air Force nuclear and missile operations officer, posted on X next to a screen grab. "This is insane."

Mexico has condemned Putin's invasion of Ukraine but has adopted a policy of neutrality and refused to participate in sanctions against Moscow. Newsweek has contacted the Mexican foreign ministry for comment.

One guest, Alexei Fenenko, a research fellow at Moscow's Institute of International Security Studies, asked Popov: "I keep thinking, when will we finally show a map of where our missiles can strike the U.S. and not where their American missiles are striking us?"

This proposed map could show how "Anchorage, Honolulu, Seattle, Guam and San Francisco are within our reach. Why don't we show them this kind of a map?"

"They will scream that Russians are villains and scoundrels," Fenenko said. "Yes, you are risk of a retaliatory strike."

[EBH]

Seriously, might be the best thing to ever happen at the border. Right?

[Owen]

The problem with all survivalist scenarios is they only last some limited time.

You cut off oil to the US refineries, or wipe out the refineries themselves, it is about the closest thing to forever as you can see.

Having a gun to defend . . . what? Food runs out. 2000 calories/day. No tractor fuel to plant more.

[NorseViking]

Not if Russia will give them permission to strike deep into the US mainland. Also do you remember how Vietnam, Iraq or Afghanistan have ended? How is Cuba or Mexico is going to be any different, especially in light of fact that both have the ability to retaliate.