• 11/26/2024

White House doesn’t think Russia ready to use nuclear weapons despite Putin’s claims

Pravda Ukraine

The White House has said it has seen no sign that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons despite claims made by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Source: Reuters, citing an anonymous US official

Details: A US official said on condition of anonymity that Putin appeared to be restating Russia’s nuclear doctrine that nuclear weapons will be used if Russia’s sovereignty is threatened.

“We have not seen any reason to adjust our own nuclear posture, nor any indications that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine,” the official said.

Adrienne Watson, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, said in a statement that “Russia’s nuclear rhetoric has been reckless and irresponsible throughout this conflict”.

“It is Russia that brutally invaded Ukraine without provocation or justification, and we will continue to support Ukraine as they defend their people and their sovereign territory from Russian aggression,” Watson said.

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