larry johnson tells you how the empire is playing with fire in its opposition to the russians;

Recent remarks by Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov, at a joint press conference with the representative of Yemen, signals a fundamental shift in Russia’s policy on the war in Ukraine that portends a dramatic escalation in the conflict if the West ignores Lavrov’s message. He made the following key points:

Russia’s doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons is “currently being clarified.”

Kiev’s demands for the West to permit strikes with Storm Shadow missiles on Moscow and St. Petersburg are blackmail, and discussing their potential use is “playing with fire.”

Russia will not be swayed by a “peace summit” with Ukraine in a Global South country if it follows the same logic as the first one.

If the West is interested in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, then negotiations need to be initiated.

This comes on the heels of Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stating that:

“some kind of specification” of Russia’s nuclear doctrine might follow after some time amid a further escalation of the situation on the part of Moscow’s opponents.

The West better damn well pay attention to their words. These two men are not known for speaking off-the-cuff or saying whatever comes into their head. They are clearly and strongly enunciating Russia’s view on the use of NATO weapons inside Russian territory — Russia will hit NATO countries if they provide weapons that strike deep inside Russia. Something that Ukraine is demanding.

Take note of how one Russian blogger, who posts at Telegram, views this development:

According to the latest statements by Sergey Lavrov, Russia is currently clarifying its nuclear doctrine. It is clear that this was said in response to the circulating information about the negotiations currently underway between the United States and Ukraine regarding Washington’s permission to strike Russian territory at strategic depth.........more.........