'.."Were it not for the Russian invasion, we would have completed the active phase of the ATO by early October, liberating the entire area," said the minister.'<blockquote>'In addition, the minister said that, according to unofficial channels, the Russian side has threatened several times that "in the event of continued resistance, they are prepared to use tactical nuclear weapons against us."
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"Were it not for the Russian invasion, we would have completed the active phase of the ATO by early October, liberating the entire area," said the minister.'
- <a href="[
www.interpretermag.com] Defence Minister Says Russia Has Lost Hybrid War, Begun Invasion, And Threatened Nuclear Strikes</a>, September 1, 2014</blockquote>
Context<blockquote>
'..appeasement emboldened the Nazi dictator to invade Austria..' - Appeal by Polish intellectuals'Russia’s military incursions into Ukraine .. represent significant escalation.' - Susan Rice, '..a new level of conflict.' - Carl Bildt</blockquote>