Ex-Kremlin Aide Blames West for Ukraine Conflict, Warns of Escalation on British Radio
Sergey Markov, a former adviser to Vladimir Putin, stirred controversy during a recent interview on the BBC’s Today programme, claiming that UK cities could be targeted by Russia in a nuclear strike. In a fiery and unprovoked tirade, Markov accused Western nations of provoking the Ukraine conflict and exploiting Ukrainian soldiers. Before the host posed any questions, he issued threats of nuclear war, blaming Western policies for what he labeled as escalating tensions. His statements drew significant backlash and concern from listeners, though they were unsubstantiated.
