Crisis Quote by Sergey Karaganov

With the new weapons like the atom bomb, Russia would have it, too, and use it first. It is a very difficult world. But…

— Karl Donitz

Our understanding of the mechanisms of escalation in crises and war is limited at best, although we know the risks are considerable. Pushing a…

— John Mearsheimer

Even the most favorable outcome of the war will never lead to the decomposition of the main forces of Russia, which is based on…

— Otto von Bismarck

Encircled and provoked, Russia is once again turning into a mighty monolithic defense wall. Its people are ready! They want peace, above anything else.…

— Andre Vltchek

We want to see Russia weakened to the degree that it can't do the kinds of things that it has done in invading Ukraine.

— Lloyd Austin

You cannot put Russia down on its knees and hold it there because Russia will ultimately pull out.

— Mikhail Gorbachev

I don't worry about superpower confrontation. You know, I lived through the Cold War days, and where everybody was worried about a Soviet Union…

— George H. W. Bush

Any incident could instantly blow up. Both sides [USA and Russia] are modernizing and increasing their military systems, including nuclear systems.

— Noam Chomsky

I agree that we need a working relationship with Russia to deescalate a nuclear arms race, to resolve the crisis in Syria.

— Katrina vanden Heuvel

Thank God, I think no one is thinking of unleashing a large-scale conflict with Russia. I want to remind you that Russia is one…

— Vladimir Putin

Today, the West is confronted by the powers that seek to test our will, undermine our confidence, and challenge our interests. To meet new…

— Donald Trump

You just wait and see. The lily-livered b*stards in Washington will demobilize. They'll say they've made the world safe for democracy again. The Russians…

— George S. Patton