A RUTHLESS Vladimir Putin is looking to expand Russia’s sea borders in a chilling mission to seize an island that can be used as a nuclear launch pad, ex-Generals have warned.
The Kremlin’s latest brazen power move is set to push Nato allies to their limits as Russia looks to taunt the West with military experts warning The Sun it could “trigger WW3”.
Power hungry Putin is looking to snatch the vital ‘nuclear launch pad’ of Gotland from NatoCredit: AFPFears are increasing that Russia could deploy nuclear weapons on Gotland and strike European citiesCredit: AFPThe Russian Navy’s guided missile cruiser Moskva has been tracking Nato ships in the past around the Baltics as they look to seize ultimate power in the regionCredit: ReutersRichard Shirreff fears a Russian attack on the island could ‘trigger WW3’ as Nato responds to the Russian aggressionCredit: Getty – Contributor