"God forbid, I will have to make a decision on the use of these weapons in modern times,' Lukashenko
said
this month. 'But there will be no hesitation if only there is aggression against us."
The U.S. State Department has since
condemned
Putin's decision to
position
nuclear warheads in Belarus, calling the move
'irresponsible.'
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President Joe Biden has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin may deploy nuclear weapons against Ukraine. In a speech on June 21, 2023, Biden said that Putin is "increasingly isolated and desperate" and that he "may lash out" with nuclear weapons.
Biden's comments come amid a growing sense of urgency in the West over the possibility of a nuclear escalation in Ukraine. Russia has already used a range of non-nuclear weapons in the conflict, including cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons. And Putin has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons if he feels that Russia is being threatened.
The threat of nuclear war is real and it is something that we must take seriously. But we must also remember that Putin is not irrational. He knows that using nuclear weapons would be a catastrophic mistake. And he knows that the West would respond with overwhelming force.
The best way to deter Putin from using nuclear weapons is to continue to support Ukraine and to make it clear that we will not back down. We must also work to de-escalate the conflict and to find a diplomatic solution.
The stakes are high. The future of Ukraine and the future of Europe hang in the balance. We must do everything we can to prevent a nuclear war.
In addition to the threat of nuclear war, there are also other serious risks associated with the conflict in Ukraine. The war has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced from their homes. And it has also destabilized the region, with the potential to spread to other countries.
The United States and its allies must continue to work together to address these risks. We must provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine and we must work to de-escalate the conflict. We must also work to strengthen NATO and to deter Russia from further aggression.
The conflict in Ukraine is a reminder of the dangers of war. It is also a reminder of the importance of diplomacy and cooperation. We must work together to prevent a wider war and to build a more peaceful and secure world.
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