Former CIA agent Larry Johnson called on US politicians to take Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments about nuclear weapons seriously.
Earlier on Thursday, during the first day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Russian President called for not to underestimate the issue of the use of weapons of mass destruction.
Johnson added on the "Daniel Davis/Deep Dive" channel on YouTube: The West believes that Moscow never uses this type of weapon...but according to the nuclear doctrine, if the country's sovereignty and safety are threatened, all means are acceptable.
“He (Putin) is completely serious. He does not manipulate or bluff. He says exactly what he means. So American politicians better wake up and pay attention, otherwise we will have a big problem. It could literally happen.” The use of nuclear weapons would destroy all military bases. America in the United States.
According to the expert: Russia views nuclear weapons as only a last resort.
He added: Washington must understand that Moscow has everything necessary for this.
Earlier last year, Putin indicated that Russia did not want a direct military conflict with NATO, but if they did, they would find that Moscow was ready.