Ryabkov’s Comments on Conflicts and Doomsday Clock
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, Russia-1 In an interview on the state television channel, Ryabkov made important assessments of today’s international conflicts. Drawing attention to how critical the concept of the “Doomsday Clock” indicates today, Ryabkov emphasized the seriousness of the ticking clock.
Ryabkov noted that the “Doomsday Clock” is now showing close to two minutes. However, he said that this does not mean that the Doomsday Clock has reached a point of no return, and that it is not a certainty that a war will begin. In this regard, he stressed that all countries and leaders must act responsibly.
“The army needs to keep its powder dry because scenarios can be very different,” Ryabkov said, stressing that Russia has no intention of making unilateral concessions to the West in resolving conflicts. This situation highlights the need for a more careful approach to international relations and security issues.
What is the Doomsday Clock?
The phrase “doomsday clock” first appeared on the cover of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in 1947 to emphasize the need to control nuclear weapons. The concept symbolizes the seriousness of nuclear threats to the world and the risk these threats pose to humanity.
Ryabkov’s full interview, Russian state channel Russia-1He will take part in the program called “Vesti Nedeli” which is broadcast after the evening news bulletin of .