Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov expressed surprise that a representative of the civil aviation industry would make such statements. He said these statements effectively call for further escalation of tensions.

“It is obvious that more and more Europeans are losing their restraint and balanced approach. Unfortunately, some are making provocative statements and calling for further steps to escalate tensions. We view such statements with utter disapproval,” he emphasized.

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    Dmitry Peskov said: “Why is he involved in nuclear weapons?”

    “Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov expressed surprise that a representative of the civil aviation industry would make such statements.”

    I have to think that Peskov knows Airbus is not just a civil aviation company… He does know that Airbus is a major defense contractor, right? The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) just rebranded itself as Airbus 10 years ago. The literally make missiles. Why wouldn’t the CEO of a company that makes weapons talk about making weapons?

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    Meh he’s a European citizen too. He’s entitled to his opinion just as I am to mine.

    And I agree with him. With the US pulling their nuclear umbrella away we need more deterrent against Russia so that they never consider attacking us.

    I think we should have more strategic weapons though, not tactical. The type that you have just to never use. For tactical ones the barrier is lower to use them. Too low, IMO.