Russian Official Warns of Using Tactical Nuclear Weapons Against Ukraine
In a stern warning, senior security official Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia is prepared to use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine, emphasizing that such threats are not mere bluffs. Medvedev also cautioned that the conflict between Moscow and the West could escalate into a full-scale war.
This warning came after the US and Germany allowed Ukraine’s military to use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets inside Russia, prompting Russia to view it as direct involvement in the war against them. Medvedev further highlighted the implications of this escalation, warning that it could lead to a war of catastrophic proportions.
With tensions rising, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused NATO countries of deliberately escalating tensions and provoking Ukraine to continue its conflict with Russia. The decisions by Western allies to permit Ukraine to use their weaponry against Russian targets have raised concerns about the potential for further escalation and the use of strategic nuclear weapons.
As the situation intensifies, the call for greater NATO engagement in the conflict grows louder, with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky urging Western allies for support. The ongoing military operations in Ukraine underscore the volatile nature of the situation and the potential for a wider regional conflict.