"There are serious doubts": Military expert Selezniov claims Russia lacks reliable nuclear delivery systems

He shared these opinions with Espreso TV.

"In April 2022, I was at the Yavoriv military base. We had intelligence suggesting that Russia was preparing a tactical nuclear strike on the base. It didn’t happen then, and it hasn’t happened since. Even with changes in Russia’s nuclear deterrence doctrine, I don’t see it happening now," Selezniov commented.

The expert underscored that Russia's nuclear capabilities are not as extensive as they may claim.

"I’m convinced Russia won’t resort to nuclear weapons. What could they possibly use? The Sarmat missile, which has had just one test launch so far, despite being declared combat-ready? Or maybe their Voyevoda missiles? Keep in mind, those are actually a Ukrainian design, maintained by Ukrainian specialists for years. Russia can fantasize all they want, but there are serious doubts about their nuclear capabilities,” he added.

• On Wednesday, September 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed amendments to Russia's nuclear deterrence policy.
• Putin’s timing coincided with the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in the U.S., where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia plans to target Ukraine’s nuclear infrastructure to disrupt energy supply to reactors.
• Meanwhile, discussions have intensified around allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western arms. On September 19, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed that the U.S. is in talks with allies about this possibility. Poland's foreign minister also emphasized Ukraine’s right to defend itself.