The recent Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit in Beijing was overshadowed by the attention given to Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'nuclear briefcase', known as 'Cheget'. The briefcase, which can be used to trigger an atomic strike, was flaunted by Putin throughout the summit, sending a message that Russia would not hesitate to use it if provoked. While the focus was on the briefcase, Putin's meeting with China's President Xi Jinping also garnered attention. Some European delegates walked out as Putin began speaking, highlighting the tensions between Russia and the West. The article suggests that Putin's absence from other international summits, such as the Group of Twenty (G20) and the BRICS Summit, may have been a strategic move to avoid controversy and maintain diplomatic relations. The author also discusses the competition between India and China in the Global South, as both countries seek to gain influence through initiatives like the BRI. [8bb6117a]
In a recent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to nuke the West, according to a report from Moneycontrol. This threat comes in the wake of Putin's display of his 'nuclear briefcase' at the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Summit in Beijing. The article highlights the attention given to Putin's briefcase, named 'Cheget', which can be used to trigger an atomic strike. The display of the briefcase throughout the summit was seen as a message that Russia would not hesitate to use it if provoked. The threat of a nuclear strike adds to the tensions between Russia and the West, as some European delegates walked out of Putin's speech at the BRI Summit. The article also mentions Putin's absence from other international summits, suggesting it may have been a strategic move to avoid controversy and maintain diplomatic relations. [73920dfa]