Putin Says Russia Has the Forces and Resources To Bring the War in Ukraine to a ‘Logical Conclusion’, Hopes to Never Have To Use Nuclear Weapons

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| Published May 5, 2025

In recent statements, Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia possesses the necessary strength and resources to bring its military operation in Ukraine to a “logical conclusion.” While expressing hope that nuclear weapons will not be required, Putin emphasized that the current situation has not necessitated their use.

Russia’s much greater military and cutting-edge conventional weapons, like the Zircon Hypersonic Missile, should give it the necessary edge in Ukraine.

These remarks were made during a state television documentary commemorating Putin’s 25 years in power. He reiterated that the conflict, initiated in February 2022, was provoked by Western actions, particularly NATO’s expansion, which he perceives as a threat to Russia’s security. Putin framed the war as a pivotal moment in Russia-West relations, blaming Western arrogance for straining ties post-Cold War.

The ongoing war has resulted in significant casualties and heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for an end to the conflict, describing it as a proxy war, but the Kremlin has criticized Washington’s efforts as overly simplistic in addressing a complex crisis.

The Telegraph reported:

“Responding to a question about Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, Putin said: ‘There has been no need to use those (nuclear) weapons … and I hope they will not be required’. ‘We have enough strength and means to bring what was started in 2022 to a logical conclusion with the outcome Russia requires’, he said.”

The AP report reminds us that the revised Russian nuclear doctrine allows the option of nuclear retaliation to a conventional attack backed by a nuclear power, then proceeds to frame the moment in negotiations in a way that totally pro-Kiev – as usual.

“Russia and Ukraine are at odds over competing ceasefire proposals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, in comments made public Saturday, that Moscow’s announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II is merely an attempt to create a ‘soft atmosphere’ ahead of Russia’s annual celebrations.

Zelenskyy instead renewed calls for a more substantial 30-day pause in hostilities, as the U.S. had initially proposed. He said the proposed ceasefire could start anytime as a meaningful step toward ending the war.”

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“They [the west] wanted to provoke us, wanted to force us to make mistakes. There has been no need to use the weapons you just mentioned. I hope it won’t be necessary. We enough strength and resources to bring what was started in 2022 to a logical conclusion.”

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Putin’s comments underscore Russia’s commitment to achieving its objectives in Ukraine through conventional means, while keeping the option of nuclear weapons as a last resort. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, given the potential implications for global security.

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