Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine

Listen to the messaging."If they continue this war, a European war with American help, against Russia, on Ukrainian territory, sooner or later we'll feel the need to escalate," warns prominent foreign policy strategist Sergei Karaganov, honorary chairman of Russia's Council for Foreign and Defence Policy."According to my scenarios, the first series of blows will be conventional," he told me. "But if Europe does not surrender, unfortunately, we will have to go nuclear. There will be little left of some European countries."But if Russia went nuclear there would be a response from Europe, and nothing would be left of Russia, I suggest."No, there will be no response from Europe," said Karaganov. "What, Britain will attack Russia with nuclear weapons? I hope you're not that crazy. I'm sure the Americans are not that crazy."Sergei Karaganov (R) says Russia will "have to go nuclear" if Europe keeps helping UkraineI asked him if he agreed the last four-and-a-half years had been disastrous for Russia, in terms of casualties and the worsening security and economic situation."We've lost a lot of people, yes," he admitted, "and I criticise my government for not being rough enough. But now we are getting rough enough in Ukraine. We're doing away with Ukraine as a viable state."