World War 3: Putin Declares Nuclear Preparations, Sends Off Jets to Baltic with NATO Fighters Alerted
Russia has announced its nuclear plans with its sights set on a building up a nuclear power plant in India. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the country's nuclear plans amidst tensions in the Baltic Sea where Russian jets were spotted provoking NATO fighters to respond.
Vladimir Putin shared with PTI news agency in India that the country can build up to 25 nuclear units in the country. During his visit last Thursday, the president told the agency (via Itar-TASS): "Apart from building new energy units of the NPP "Kudankulam", we await the decision of the Indian government to allot a site for construction of a new Russian-designed nuclear power plant."
"Our resources enable us to build up to 25 energy units in India."
Nonetheless, Putin did admit that based on expert estimates, the nuclear units may not address the demands or needs of India as a dynamically developing economy. The president also noted that Russia is willing to discuss the potential of the product including further development in the field of nuclear.
The official further added that a document entitled "Strategic Vision of the Strengthening Russian-Indian Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of the Atomic Energy" was in preparation for signing. Despite claims of exploring nuclear energy and its benefits, Russia continues to be under fire for its recent moves including its envoy to Ukraine and jets along the Baltic Sea. There have been rising tension in both regions as Russia military become even more pronounced. Mobilization of Russian military forces in different parts of the world has been linked to growing concern over a possible World War 3. Experts did note that while there has to be more concrete proof, recent Russian moves have been alarming NATO.
According to the Inquisitr, a U.S. Official official called out Russian jgets over the Baltic Sea as a "Putin show of force." Moreover, 28 Russian aircrafts were reportedly intercepted above the Baltic provocations. There were a total of 13 Russian jets chased by NATO over the Baltic region last Monday. Pentagon Spokesperson Steve Warren considered the sudden and considerable stream of Russian aircraft as "a large incursion." Talks of war and tensions will continue as officials like Rear Admiral John Kirby pointed out the "significant" Russian military mobilizations as "bigger than what we've seen."
NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu shared last Monday (via the Inquisitr): "Russian military activity has been considerable during the last few months. Such activity can be destabilizing and potentially dangerous, if international norms are not respected."
Lithunian military has been on alert recently following Russia's move over the Baltic Sea according to Business Insider. The report from Lithuania Tribune said that military force are on high alert.