Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France - Reuters
Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France Reuters
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"Russia will have to use any type of weapon, including non-strategic nuclear weapons, against targets in Ukraine that pose a threat to our country."
— Dmitry Medvedev , Politician
"This is a blatant violation of all norms and principles and relevant acts of international law."
— Dmitry Peskov , Politician
"Russian officials, known for their remarkable track record of lies, are once again trying to fabricate the old nonsense about a ‘dirty bomb.’"
— Heorhii Tykhyi , Other
""It's obviously hogwash.""
— John Foreman , Academic
"Russian officials, known for their impressive record of lies, are once again trying to fabricate the old 'dirty bomb' nonsense."
— Heorhii Tykhyi , Other
"the main efforts of the West are focused on making Kiev's acquisition of nuclear arms appear to be a result of its own efforts."
— Konstantin Kosachev , Politician
"extremely alarming"
— Konstantin Kosachev , Politician
"prepared to escalate the situation into a nuclear conflict."
— Konstantin Kosachev , Politician
"This is a direct transfer of nuclear weapons to a country at war."
— Dmitry Medvedev , Politician
"There cannot be a shred of doubt that in this case, Russia would have to use all weapons, including non-strategic nuclear ones, to strike targets in Ukraine that pose a threat to our country."
— Dmitry Medvedev , Politician
"This is the proportional response that Russia has the right to."
— Dmitry Medvedev , Politician
"Russian officials, known for their impressive record of lies, are once again trying to fabricate the old 'dirty bomb' nonsense."
— Heorhii Tykhyi , Other
Key People
Dimitry Medvedev is a senior Russian security official and former President of Russia.
Dmitry Medvedev is the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia.
Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
German Chancellor.
Spokesperson for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry.
A security expert and former U.K. defense attache.
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi rejects Russian allegations of seeking nuclear weapons with UK and France's help, urging the international community to condemn Russia's 'dirty information bombs.'
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service accuses UK and France of aiding Ukraine in acquiring nuclear weapons, a claim dismissed by experts as an attempt to divert attention from the war's anniversary and stalled peace talks.
Ukraine dismisses Russian allegations of seeking nuclear weapons with UK and France's assistance as 'absurd,' urging the international community to reject Russia's 'dirty information bombs.'
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council Deputy Chairman, warns of potential nuclear strikes if the UK and France provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons, calling it a 'direct transfer of nuclear weapons to a belligerent country.'
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council Deputy Chairman, warns of potential nuclear strikes on France and the UK if they provide Ukraine with nuclear capabilities, calling it a 'proportional response.'
Russia's SVR alleges that Britain and France are preparing to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons, a claim both countries and Ukraine have denied, calling it 'blatant disinformation'.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev accuses Britain and France of 'close collusion' with Ukraine regarding nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need to present Ukraine's acquisition as its own product.
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