[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Anton Gerashchenko [@Gerashchenko_en](/creator/twitter/Gerashchenko_en) on x 650K followers Created: 2025-07-14 09:08:46 UTC Putin has chosen the path of escalation. As Russian propagandists and Russian Telegram channels await President Trump's statement that he will make later today, the level of their threats has intensified. It's no longer just the usual nuclear rhetoric — now there are open threats of physically eliminating Ukraine's leaders. As just one example, Russian political analyst Marat Bashirov wrote about the anticipated statement from President Trump regarding Russia and the possible reaction of the Russian leadership: "Any escalation in Ukraine suits us — that's just how we are, it's our mentality. We need an external push, a provocation, to cross yet another moral line. Yes, it's a pity about Kyiv, a pity about other cities, but if the choice is between our cities or theirs - the choice is obvious. Will we return to the plan of limited nuclear strikes? I wouldn't rule it out. Will we use Plan B and physically eliminate Ukraine's leadership? Also wouldn't rule it out. Will we strengthen Russia's wartime economy in response? Yes, we will. And you know what? In a month, Trump will make another U-turn and start blaming European leaders for their incompetence. I originally supported Kamala Harris as a more inertial U.S. President, but apparently God decided not to delay matters with Ukraine. And who are we to argue with Him?" What does this tell us? That the Kremlin is extremely worried. Putin hasn't outplayed President Trump - he has outplayed himself. The Kremlin's bet that the U.S. President would endlessly offer "friend Vladimir" a way out of the war and would avoid imposing serious sanctions has failed. Regardless of whether new sanctions are actually introduced - or if the U.S. simply increases aid to Ukraine and contributes to driving down oil prices - Russia faces serious problems: a growing budget deficit, inflation, and a weakening ruble.  XXXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) [trumps](/topic/trumps) [telegram](/topic/telegram) [Post Link](https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1944685493129519245)
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Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en on x 650K followers
Created: 2025-07-14 09:08:46 UTC
Putin has chosen the path of escalation.
As Russian propagandists and Russian Telegram channels await President Trump's statement that he will make later today, the level of their threats has intensified. It's no longer just the usual nuclear rhetoric — now there are open threats of physically eliminating Ukraine's leaders.
As just one example, Russian political analyst Marat Bashirov wrote about the anticipated statement from President Trump regarding Russia and the possible reaction of the Russian leadership:
"Any escalation in Ukraine suits us — that's just how we are, it's our mentality. We need an external push, a provocation, to cross yet another moral line. Yes, it's a pity about Kyiv, a pity about other cities, but if the choice is between our cities or theirs - the choice is obvious. Will we return to the plan of limited nuclear strikes? I wouldn't rule it out. Will we use Plan B and physically eliminate Ukraine's leadership? Also wouldn't rule it out. Will we strengthen Russia's wartime economy in response? Yes, we will. And you know what? In a month, Trump will make another U-turn and start blaming European leaders for their incompetence. I originally supported Kamala Harris as a more inertial U.S. President, but apparently God decided not to delay matters with Ukraine. And who are we to argue with Him?"
What does this tell us? That the Kremlin is extremely worried.
Putin hasn't outplayed President Trump - he has outplayed himself.
The Kremlin's bet that the U.S. President would endlessly offer "friend Vladimir" a way out of the war and would avoid imposing serious sanctions has failed.
Regardless of whether new sanctions are actually introduced - or if the U.S. simply increases aid to Ukraine and contributes to driving down oil prices - Russia faces serious problems: a growing budget deficit, inflation, and a weakening ruble.
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