Russian State TV Suggests ICBM Deployment in Mexico

Unsettling Statements from Russian State TV

Former U.S. Air Force nuclear and missile operations officer, Jake Broe, revealed on X Sunday that Russian State TV has announced Mexico as their military ally. The Russians are reportedly considering positioning their missiles on Mexican soil, potentially enabling Mexico to strike the United States. Broe described these revelations as "insane."

Response to NATO Actions

These unsettling declarations come in the wake of suggestions from Russian media that Moscow should station nuclear-capable ballistic missiles in the Caribbean. This suggestion is a response to NATO countries giving Kiev permission to attack within Russian territory using Western-supplied weapons. The question arises whether such a threat is "insane" or a predictable reaction when enemy missiles are stationed near a country's borders.

Discussion on "60 Minutes"

The Russian TV program "60 Minutes" discussed the escalating NATO situation. The show highlighted the increasing supply of long-range weapons to Kiev by NATO, including imminent deliveries of F-16 fighter jets. The hosts also expressed concern over Western capitals seemingly encouraging increased attacks on Russian soil.

Questioning US Restrictions

The show's hosts questioned the authenticity of the White House's imposed 'limits' on how far into Russian territory US-supplied weapons can go. They referred to President Biden's comments that U.S. permission for Kyiv to use weapons against Russia did not imply they could attack Moscow or government buildings. Host Evgeny Popov concluded that Biden's mention of this indicates that "these thoughts do exist somewhere at the back of his mind."

Potential Asymmetric Response

Co-anchor Olga Skabeeva speculated that Moscow's "asymmetric" response could be to position missiles in "those nations that are willing to strike our enemies." She mentioned allies such as Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea, and suggested a "more traditional" response would be a nuclear strike should they perceive an existential threat to their country.

Putin's Comments

President Putin recently stated at the St. Petersburg annual economic forum that the situation has not yet reached a point that warrants the nuclear option. He expressed hope for de-escalation with the West. However, he did threaten last week to supply advanced weapons to countries deemed "enemies of the West" in retaliation for NATO escalation in Ukraine.

Mexico's Stance

Mexico, under the new leftist President Claudia Sheinbaum, has maintained a policy of neutrality and has refused to support US-led sanctions on Moscow. Despite this, Mexico has previously condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

What are your thoughts?

This article certainly gives us much to consider. What are your thoughts on these developments? Do you think Russia's potential actions are a natural reaction to NATO's escalation, or do you view them as a dangerous overreaction? Share this article with your friends and let's get a conversation started. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.