A statement by the British Defense Minister that the country is ready to launch a preventive nuclear strike is an element of nuclear deterrence; Addressee applications - The Kremlin.

This opinion was expressed to the "Observer" by the Russian military expert and journalist Pavel Felgenhauer.

"Does this statement mean that we are on the verge of a nuclear war?" Asked the "Observer". "No, we are talking about nuclear deterrence. This is a normal thing, "- reassured the expert.

"Whom the UK is going to restrain?" - asked to clarify the "Observer". "Of course, Russia," he replied..

According to Felgenhauer, this statement "apparently emphasizes that the UK's nuclear potential exists, and they are ready to use it, so that the Russians do not doubt - there will be no delays, they will apply - and all cases".

In this context, the expert explained: "It's pointless to spend a lot of money on nuclear deterrence, if the other party doubts whether you will hit or not hit. The whole point of nuclear deterrence is the reality of the threat. The threat must be real and serious. But this does not mean that tomorrow they will click on the ".

As the "Observer" wrote, British Defense Minister Michael Fallon said that Britain is ready to apply a preventive nuclear strike if necessary.

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