The US will consult its allies on the scenario of using nuclear weapons

Sputnik Reportedly, at a press conference on March 22, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that Washington will discuss with allies and partners about the scenario of using nuclear weapons.

“From the very beginning of the conflict (Russia – Ukraine) broke out, President Putin presented a scenario of using nuclear weapons, which we were very concerned about. Based on the current analysis, we decided not to change the status of nuclear forces. However, we are constantly monitoring the risk of contingencies and of course taking it seriously. We will consult with our colleagues. allies and partners about those contingencies and how to react,” said Mr. Sullivan.

The above comment was made in the context of the continuing tension between Russia and Ukraine. Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered that the country’s strategic nuclear forces be placed on high alert in response to “hostile” statements by NATO officials. Observers at that time said that this move of the Kremlin owner was intended to “stretching” the West when the US and European countries continuously imposed sanctions on Moscow to oppose the campaign. military in Ukraine.

Talking about the possibility of using nuclear weapons, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on March 22 that Russia’s security policy stipulates that Moscow will only use these weapons if the country’s existence is in danger. threatened.

“We have a concept of homeland security and this concept is public, which covers all the cases where nuclear weapons are allowed. So if there’s an existential threat to your country, then there’s a threat to the country. us, the nuclear arsenal can be used in our way,” Peskov said.

Russia’s deterrent force consists of a variety of strategic weapons, both nuclear and conventional, that can be used for both defensive and offensive purposes. According to the Russian definition, these forces are designed to “prevent acts of aggression against Russia and its allies, as well as to defeat the aggressor, including in a war involving the use of nuclear weapons”.

The Ukraine crisis has escalated relations between Russia and the West. The US and its allies have launched unprecedented sanctions to pressure Moscow. US President Joe Biden will travel to Europe this week to attend NATO, EU and G7 summits. One of the main topics of the trip was discussions with US allies and partners about increasing sanctions on Russia.