Day 226 Roundup: Zelenskyy Calls for 'Preventative' Strike, Biden Warns of Nuclear 'Armageddon'

Published OCT 7 2022

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The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

Putin is effectively taking the world hostage with his increasingly alarmist nuclear rhetoric. He has created an apocalyptic ultimatum: either he wins in Ukraine or he'll ensure the globe faces nuclear annihilation.

Foreign Affairs

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia has consistently reaffirmed that there are no winners in a nuclear war and that such a conflict must never be unleashed. America is whipping up a frenzy with its nuclear rhetoric and anti-Russian aggression.

Establishment-critical narrative

While the West focuses on Putin's alleged willingness to unleash nuclear Armageddon, they appear unfazed by what seems to be an overt call from Zelenksyy for a first strike. This only further highlights their clear double-standards.

The Moscow Times

Metaculus Prediction

Public Figures

Joe Biden

Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

Putin Escalates Criticism of Russian Defense Minister Amid Draft Snags: ISW

NewsweekDEC 2022

Zelensky aide attempts to walk back call for ‘preemptive strike’ — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Türkiye comments on Ukraine peace prospects

Desperate Putin Could Nuke Six Ukrainian Cities to Try to Win War

NewsweekDEC 2022

Putin's Nuclear Threats Could Embolden Other Dictators to Follow Suit

NewsweekDEC 2022

‘Someone will fall victim’: insiders reveal elite anguish as Russia’s war falters

GuardianDEC 2022

How Russian State TV Responded to Elon Musk's Ukraine Tweets

NewsweekDEC 2022

Lavrov explains why Russia sees Ukraine as a threat

Lasting peace in Europe only possible with Russia’s input – Merkel

The U.S. Needs To Change Course Right Now in Ukraine | Opinion

NewsweekDEC 2022

Putin’s Threats Bring Risk Of Nuclear ‘Armageddon’ To Highest Level Since Cold War, Biden Warns

Biden warns of nuclear ‘Armageddon’

InfoWarsDEC 2022

CrossTalk: No negotiations

Ukrainian missile hits bus in Kherson, killing 5 – medics

As Ukrainian Troops Advance, Russia Appears Intent on Fighting Long War

NewsweekDEC 2022

If America Is Still America, It Must Step Up Its Support for Ukraine

Defending the Use of Nuclear Weapons: The Dubious Cases of Putin, Kissinger and Clinton and the Ambiguous Opinion of the International Court of Justice

CounterPunchDEC 2022

Seventy Reasons Why Putin Will Not Be Enjoying His 70th Birthday

NewsweekDEC 2022

Kadyrov Delivers Birthday Message to Putin After Week of Criticism

NewsweekDEC 2022

A Guide to “Tactical” Nuclear Weapons and Why Putin is Unlikely to Use Them in Ukraine

CounterPunchDEC 2022

Americans Need a Say in How Far the US is Goes in Backing Ukraine

CounterPunchDEC 2022

Russia-Ukraine war live: nuclear threat is worst in 60 years, Biden says; Ukraine recaptures 500 square km in a week

GuardianDEC 2022

Analysis: Biden's chilling 'Armageddon' warning sharpens the stakes with Putin

Despite Calls for Diplomacy To End War, US Confirms More Weapons Headed to Ukraine

AntiWarDEC 2022

Morale is plummeting in Putin’s private army as Russia’s war in Ukraine falters

RT News - October 07 2022 (09:00 MSK)

Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis as tensions rise with Russia

Ukraine Close to Controlling Crimea as Russia's Southern Front Collapses

NewsweekDEC 2022

Are Putin’s nuclear threats really likely to lead to Armageddon?

GuardianDEC 2022

Putin's Mobilized Troops Forced to Buy Their Own Equipment, Armor: Ukraine

NewsweekDEC 2022

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

GuardianDEC 2022

Video of Finnish PM Explaining Putin's 'Way Out' of Ukraine Viewed 4M Times

NewsweekDEC 2022

534 civilian bodies found so far in Ukrainian territory recaptured from Russian troops, police say

‘Gold Teeth’ Ukraine Recovered From ‘Russian Mini-Auschwitz Torture Chamber’ Were Actually From Village Dentist – Report

InfoWarsDEC 2022

Musk spars with Ukrainian media over peace plan

Ukraine renews plea for longer-range US-made weapons – WSJ

Wagner forces: Morale is plummeting in Putin's private army as Russia's war in Ukraine falters

Russia won’t use nukes – EU nation’s military intel chief

Biden References 1962 Nuclear Crisis While Ignoring Its Lessons

AntiWarDEC 2022

Biden warns risk of 'nuclear Armageddon' is highest since Cuban missile crisis

Russia Says Situation With U.S. Is Much Worse Than Cuban Missile Crisis

NewsweekDEC 2022

EU urged to reopen wallet for Kiev

Drone explodes at Russian military airport – local officials

Ukraine War Updates: Ukraine Repurposing Abandoned Russian Equipment

NewsweekDEC 2022

Russia shares plans for Zaporozhye nuclear power plant restart

Half of Ukraine's Tank Fleet Made Up of Captured Russian Equipment: U.K.

NewsweekDEC 2022

How Putin lost hearts and minds in eastern Ukraine | Brian Milakovsky

GuardianDEC 2022

Russia targets Zaporizhzhia with ‘kamikaze drones’ for the first time

GuardianDEC 2022

Fact Check: Did President Zelensky Call on NATO to Start Nuclear War?

NewsweekDEC 2022

Biden’s nuclear warning not based on new intelligence but opens a window into real worries inside the White House

Inside a Ukraine city where civilians are being punished by Russian bombs for Putin's military losses

How Vladimir Putin is Spending His 70th Birthday

NewsweekDEC 2022

Biden warns of nuclear ‘Armageddon’

Biden offers stark ‘Armageddon’ warning on the dangers of Putin’s nuclear threats

Zelensky to Russia: 'You Have Already Lost' the War

NewsweekDEC 2022

Elon Musk Doubles Down on Plan To End Ukraine War for Some Reason

Ukrainian MP Accuses Russia of 'War Crime' for Missile Strike on Apartments

NewsweekDEC 2022

EU must decide where it stands on Ukraine – Kremlin

German police call Nord Stream blasts ‘targeted sabotage’ – Spiegel

U.S. Fretting Over Ukrainian Tactics Raises Risk Putin Will Go Nuclear

Rockets slam into Ukraine city near Russian-occupied Zaporizhzia nuclear plant

Russian-Appointed Official Tells Putin's Military Chief to 'Shoot Himself'

NewsweekDEC 2022

Residential areas in Zaporizhzhia hit as Russia targets cities

GuardianDEC 2022

EU sanctions new Russian territories

What Will Putin Do Next? Russian Leader Faces Difficult Choices

NewsweekDEC 2022

Sceptical Liz Truss attends first meeting of European Political Community

GuardianDEC 2022

Europe is quietly launching a new political club — with hopes Brexit turmoil can be forgiven

Putin Has 'Lost Control' as Infighting Breaks Out Among Russia's Elite

NewsweekDEC 2022

German newspaper debunks false Ukrainian claim about Russian ‘torture’

Who In This Administration Is Putting America First?

The FederalistOCT 22

EU commissioner warns Ukraine on NATO bid

Ukraine president urges world not to give in to Russia’s ‘nuclear blackmail’ during Australian address

GuardianDEC 2022

Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia after Putin moves to take control of nuclear plant

Musk feuds with US Senator over Ukraine

There is now a way for the UK to rebuild its bridges with the EU – Labour should take the lead | Lorenzo Marsili

GuardianDEC 2022

Russian Troops Caught Between Retreat Over Dnieper or Risk Being Cut Off

NewsweekDEC 2022

Russian rockets slam into Ukrainian city near nuclear plant

Russia Finally Admits It's Fighting 'War' in Ukraine as Facade Cracks

NewsweekDEC 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine retakes more settlements in Kherson, Zelenskiy says; UN nuclear chief heads to Kyiv – live

GuardianDEC 2022

Prague European summit may be a relief for Truss, but Brexit won’t go away

GuardianDEC 2022

Ukraine's Stunning Advance is Now Set to Meet 'Fierce' Russian Resistance

NewsweekDEC 2022

Elon Musk Is Buying Twitter Again After Backlash On His Plan To End The Ukraine War

Biden warns risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' is highest since Cuban Missile Crisis

More neutral establishment stance articles

Missiles, drones hit Zaporizhzhia again as death toll rises

IndependentDEC 2022

Putin's path: from pledges of stability to nuclear threats

IndependentDEC 2022

Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War

IndependentDEC 2022

CNN’s Lemon Reacts to Biden ‘Armageddon’ Warning by Asking if WH Has Walked it Back Given Past History of Walkbacks

BreitbartDEC 2022

Liberal Morality and Nuclear War

TownhallDEC 2022

The U.S. Needs To Change Course Right Now in Ukraine

TownhallDEC 2022

Putin’s defence minister ‘should have shot himself’, says Russian official

IndependentDEC 2022

Putin’s 70th birthday surprise as Lukashenko buys him a tractor

IndependentDEC 2022

Why the U.S. Might Not Use a Nuke, Even if Russia Does

Putin ‘directly criticised’ by member of inner circle over Ukraine war

IndependentDEC 2022

Ukraine Frantically Tries to Walk Back Zelensky Call for ‘Preemptive Strikes’ on Russia

BreitbartDEC 2022

World Sending Billions in Direct Financial, Military Aid to Ukraine

BreitbartDEC 2022

Moscow denies 700,000 have fled since Putin’s call-up order - but does not have ‘exact figure’

IndependentDEC 2022

Brexit Backtrack? Truss Joins ‘European Political Community’ in Prague

BreitbartDEC 2022

Residents trapped under rubble of their home as Russian missiles blast Zaporizhzhia

IndependentDEC 2022

Elon Musk doubles down on ‘pro-Putin’ tweets after challenge from Lindsey Graham

IndependentDEC 2022

With division at home, UK's Truss seeks to thaw EU relations

IndependentDEC 2022

Bias Split Public Figures Controversies

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