Will Zelensky Use a Dirty (Radiological) Bomb? By Richard Miller (Londonistan)

Below is my outline assessing the likelihood of Ukraine using a "dirty bomb," based on the Infowars article "Russian Official Believes Ukraine May Use Nuclear Dirty Bomb":

https://www.infowars.com/posts/russian-official-believes-ukraine-may-use-nuclear-dirty-bomb

The Infowars article cites Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, warning that Ukraine, under President Volodymyr Zelensky, might resort to a "dirty bomb"—a conventional explosive laced with radioactive material—as a desperate act of provocation. This claim, echoed by other Russian officials and amplified across web and social media platforms, hinges on Ukraine's alleged capabilities and motives amid its ongoing war with Russia.

Evidence supporting this possibility is necessarily speculative, as Zelensky obviously would not reveal this if he was planning it. The Infowars piece references Medvedev's February 8, 2025, statement likening Zelensky to a "cornered rat" who might use weapons of mass destruction to "turn the tables." It also cites former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vladimir Ogryzko's remark that Ukraine could acquire "at least a dirty bomb" as a deterrent, though he provided no specifics. Russian officials, like Medvedev and Foreign Intelligence Service statements (RT, January 2025), allege Ukraine has the raw materials (e.g., uranium from nuclear plants) and technical know-how, pointing to facilities like Chernobyl or Zaporizhzhia. Social media posts from pro-Russian accounts claim Soviet-era labs could suffice for a low-yield device.

Ukraine's strategic interest weighs heavily against this scenario. Kyiv's war effort relies on Western support—military aid, finances, and moral legitimacy—which a dirty bomb would jeopardize. NATO and the U.S. have dismissed similar Russian claims as "false flags" (PBS, October 2022), warning that radiological escalation would trigger "severe consequences" for the perpetrator. Zelensky's public pleas for conventional and nuclear deterrence (e.g., DW interviews, 2024) aim to bolster defences, not provoke global backlash.

Feasibility offers a mixed picture. Ukraine operates nuclear power plants—Zaporizhzhia, under Russian control since 2022, holds 1,500 tons of uranium oxide (Newsweek, October 2022)—and has scientific expertise from its Soviet legacy. A dirty bomb, unlike a nuclear warhead, requires only basic explosives and radioactive material, as noted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CNN, October 2022). Energoatom's 2022 warnings of Russian tampering at Zaporizhzhia suggest access to such materials is plausible, though contested.

Counterarguments from the establishment—NATO, U.S., and Ukraine—emphasize Kyiv's adherence to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and transparency (IAEA visits). Mainstream sources (e.g., CNN, January 2023) frame Russia's claims as disinformation, citing no credible intelligence of Ukrainian intent or capacity. Yet, scepticism of this narrative persists: the West's dismissal could mask underestimation, and Ukraine's desperation—facing a grinding war—might push unconventional options, as Ogryzko's vague hint implies.

Hence Zelensky may ultimately turn to use a "dirty bomb' if the Ukrainian position continues to deteriorate.

https://www.infowars.com/posts/russian-official-believes-ukraine-may-use-nuclear-dirty-bomb

"On Wednesday Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that Ukrainian ruler Vladimir Zelensky is a floundering cornered rat who may use weapons of mass destruction, like dirty bombs (conventional explosives jacketed in radioactive material).

"He urgently needs to turn the tables…and for this purpose all means are good. Up to strikes on their cities, on their civilian population or even the use of weapons of mass destruction like dirty bomb," Medvedev said.

On February 8 it was reported by former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vladimir Ogryzko that Ukraine could get at least a dirty bomb.

"If (U.S. President Donald) Trump raises the question that he wants to end the war at any cost, that is, at the expense of Ukraine, such a world does not suit us. As for nuclear weapons, we have all the necessary conditions for at least 'dirty' nuclear weapons to be in Ukrainian hands. This is not what the United States and Russia, but it can be a deterrent. They are afraid of the curb, but we have to think about our safety," Ogryzko said.

'At least' is an interesting word choice, as Zelensky has been begging for nuclear weapons again and again and the West has considered gifting him them. In October a German news publication claimed Ukraine could have nuclear weapons within weeks.

The Russian Official also likened Zelensky to a cornered rat.

"The rat is cornered. Its behavior can be completely unpredictable. It scurries around, squeaks frantically and, as a rule, in such cases, eventually rushes into a counterattack," he said. "Therefore, any provocation can be expected from a shaking rodent with running eyes in order to disrupt the settlement and to continue the war to the last Ukrainian."

Zelensky has previously 'scurried' in homoerotic leather-kink LGBTQIAAP2S+ music videos.

The Russian official also said that the U.S. is really upset with Zelensky after "being bitten by the rabid Kiev critter."

Russia has previously claimed NATO is about to dump Zelensky."