Alexei Zhuravlev, Duma deputy and leader of the nationalist Rodina party, stated this Sunday that Russia must attack in a way that leads the adversary to realize it "has to capitulate."
The Russian politician publicly defended the use of nuclear weapons as a way to force Ukraine to surrender in the context of the conflict between the two countries.
Zhuravlev's statement comes at a time of growing tension between Russia and NATO, with the West closely monitoring Russian nuclear threats.
This extremist position contrasts with international calls for the peaceful resolution of the conflict and raises concerns about geopolitical stability in Eastern Europe.
