One example of this is the creation of artificial famines in developing countries to instigate a migrant crisis in Europe. This would lead to a huge crisis in those countries, putting pressure on Western countries to take in more refugees. Russia is using this tactic to create a massive famine in Ukraine to threaten Europe. This is not a new tactic; in the past, Russia has used this method to gain leverage, and it’s likely doing so again.

Another example of this is the gas dispute between Germany and Canada. Germany had threatened to stop supplying Ukraine with weapons unless Canada provided a gas turbine that would ultimately be handed over to Russia. This would allow Russia to control gas deliveries to Europe, giving it significant leverage over the continent. While Canada eventually conceded to Germany’s demands, this shows how Russia is using its energy resources to exert control over other countries.

The latest instance of this is the risk of a real nuclear disaster at the Zapariza nuclear power plant. This raises questions about why Russia is doing this. Is it trying to kill its own people? Does it care about the consequences of a nuclear catastrophe? The answer is no; Russia is willing to sacrifice its own people and territory to achieve its goals. Its objective is to control all of Ukraine and use it as a stepping stone to threaten Europe and exert greater control over the continent.

The Russian military has been in control of the nuclear site for some time, and recent explosions have raised concerns about what might happen next. While Russia’s propaganda media channels claim that Ukraine might be responsible for a catastrophe, this is a clear attempt to deflect attention from its own actions. The Russian Defense Ministry has even issued official statements to this effect.

The situation is serious, and the world needs to step in to stop this. The West needs to apply pressure on Russia, just as it’s afraid of a nuclear attack from Russia. If Russia knows that there will be consequences for its actions, it may not pursue this course. We need a coordinated response from governments around the world to stop Russia from pursuing this path. Supporting Ukraine is vital, both militarily and economically, as the situation there remains dire.