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Newsweek
3 days ago
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Russian State TV Issues Nuclear Weapon Threat Ahead of Trump Summit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russian state TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov has said that Russia could destroy the United States with nuclear strikes ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin. Solovyov was responding Trump's threat of consequences if Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine at their meeting in Alaska on Friday. "The only thing that the West understands is strength," Solovyov said on his show Full Contact on Thursday, according to a translation from Russian Media Monitor. "We can destroy all of them with nuclear weapons, let them think about it during our commercial break." He added: "No one has the right to impose their will upon the president of the Russian Federation, who is elected by the Russian people. He represents the interests and aspirations of the Russian people. "When Trump suddenly starts to act as though he can give us directives and is threatening us, we can actually destroy America... America can destroy us as well, but we can do it faster and more effectively." Russian state TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov in St. Petersburg in June. Russian state TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov in St. Petersburg in June. AP This is a developing story. More to follow.
Int'l Business Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Russian TV Host Rages 'We Will Erase' Trump After Hearing Leaked Audio of Threats to Bomb Moscow: 'Have You Gone Nuts?'
A Russian TV host railed against President Donald Trump, saying Russia could "erase" him, after hearing leaked audio of Trump threatening to bomb Moscow during his presidential campaign. Vladimir Solovyov, a host of Russian state television, ripped apart Trump's claim that he tried to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression toward Ukraine by pledging to "bomb the s*** out of Moscow," referring to Americans as "animals" in a clip translated by Russian Media Monitor . "I have a simple question. How many percent would Trump believe that we will erase the hell out of America? With what percentage would Trump believe that two Poseidon [nuclear-powered underwater systems], coming from two different sides of the North American continent, will cause a radioactive tsunami that will create a strait named after Comrade Stalin?" Solovyov stated. The TV host continued to praise Russia's military power, promising weapons that can penetrate "any protective element that is yet to be built," in a jab at the Trump administration's "Golden Dome" project, which Solovyov called the "S*** Dome." "Does he seriously think that as soon as he sends ballistic missiles or his freaking B-2s that are visible to us and will try to strike our territory, we will just sit here and go 'Oy, look'? No, we will freaking erase you off the face of the earth!" Solovyov said. "Have you gone nuts?! Who do you think you are?! No really, Americans, who do you think you are?! Come back to your senses, animals!" he continued. The state broadcaster then insisted that the world was moving toward "a hard, terrible world war" and said it was "not accidental that NATO is spreading," adding that the alliance is a "predator" that "can only gobble up, destroy and kill." This reaction comes after a CNN report Tuesday uncovered audio recordings of Trump boasting to political donors during his 2024 campaign about how he tried to prevent military action from foreign powers by threatening action from the U.S. Trump claimed to have threatened to "bomb the s*** out of Moscow" if Russia invaded Ukraine, and similar action to Beijing if China invaded Taiwan. The Trump administration has been working to end the Russia-Ukraine war since the start of his second term in January, however, disagreement over ceasefire conditions have stalled progress. Trump himself said he was "very unhappy" with Putin during a Tuesday Cabinet meeting. Originally published on Latin Times
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
'Trump Is Losing,' Putin's Top Propagandist Says
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russian state media figures have sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump in recent broadcasts and online commentary, claiming he is "losing" power and influence as his stance on the Ukraine war and relations with Vladimir Putin have shifted. Influential Russian broadcasters Vladimir Solovyov and Dimitri Simes aired skepticism about Trump's ability to maintain consistent foreign policy, highlighting lost alliances, questioning his influence and expressing overall dissatisfaction with Trump's direction, citing fractured alliances and inconsistent policymaking. In a recent broadcast posted to Russian Media Monitor on YouTube, the pair discussed their concerns over Trump's unpredictability and the perceived diminishing effectiveness of his threats toward Russia, while aligning with Musk on criticism of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Why It Matters This criticism signals a notable shift in Russian state media's approach to Trump, once praised for his perceived alignment with Moscow's strategic interests. As Trump's rhetoric against Putin has intensified in response to ongoing violence in Ukraine, the reactions from top Russian propagandists could impact diplomatic relations and public opinion in both countries. The situation challenges prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy and his administration's leverage in U.S.-Russia-Europe relations. The discussion underscores the notions abroad that Trump's unpredictability undermines the stability and effectiveness of the American political system, emphasizing concerns about his decision-making and prioritization of personal interests. What To Know The statements come as the dynamics and relations between Trump and Putin have shifted. In May, Trump issued some of his harshest comments yet regarding Putin, calling him "absolutely CRAZY" over intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. "I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I'm not just talking about soldiers," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called Trump's words an "emotional overload." U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo bySolovyov is a Russian TV presenter, hosting Evening with Vladimir Solovyov on Russian TV. He is accused of being a propagandist for the Russian government and is a confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Simes is a Russian-American political pundit, author and editor who served as the president and CEO of The Center for the National Interest. In the latest discussion, Solovyov posed the question "Is Trump Losing?" and added that he believed Trump had "lost a powerful ally" in Elon Musk. Simes replied by saying, "You know of course I don't like this tendency that exists in America. One day you can be a key player in the administration and the very next day you start very publicly bashing this administration." "Perhaps it would be better if he took a bit of a break and be quiet for a little while after leaving the administration before he started to harshly criticize it," Simes added. The two then discussed the Big Beautiful Bill and what they say were its failings, including a failure to control national spending. Simes said the bill "contains many contradictions" and doesn't carve a path to lessen the national debt. "Trump himself said that the constantly growing national debt threatens Americas financial stability," Simes explained, adding "Therefore America's social stability because if the government is unable to pay its social obligations like pensions it would undermine the stability of entire American political system." Solovyov agreed that things were moving in that direction and then asked if Trump had any successes. He said Trump's plan didn't appear to be going as planned, including his attempt to take over Greenland and his tariff plan. "The scary tariffs with which he threatened everyone scared no one. The economy isn't feeling all too well," Solovyov said. Simes echoed that sentiment saying, "I'm sure you understand that its hard to have a well-organized system of government when the president is so unpredictable." What People Are Saying Dimitri Simes, Russian-American political pundit, author and editor who served as the president and CEO of The Center for the National Interest told Solovyov on the broadcast: "As they say about him [Trump], he truly is a man of his word. Today he gives his word tomorrow he may take it back. I'm sure you understand that its hard to have a well-organized system of government when the president is so unpredictable. And looks at the world and at his country America through the prism of his own interest and dare I say his own pride and his own mood. This is a big problem in terms of the Presidents efficacy as well as well as his administration." Vladimir Solovyov, TV presenter and accused Putin propagandist: "Yelling at the head of the Federal Reserve also didn't yield any results. Aside from his exceptionally successful trip to the Middle East and a wonderful plane gifted to the pentagon what other positives are there?" What Happens Next The impact of heightened criticism from Russian state media on Trump's relationship with Moscow, and on ongoing U.S.-led efforts for a peace agreement in Ukraine, remains uncertain as diplomatic discussions are set to continue through new rounds of talks and ongoing international engagement.
