Worried about the war between Russia and Ukraine, the EU hoards drugs and equipment to prevent nuclear incidents
The European Union (EU) has agreed to start stockpiling medicines and equipment to prevent nuclear, chemical and biological incidents, amid growing concern over the Russia-Ukraine hostilities.
According to EU documents and some well-informed sources, the hoarding of protective gear and medicines is expected to last for weeks, possibly even months. The process of expanding the reserves available to people in the union and partner countries, including Ukraine.
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| Worried about the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war, the EU hoards drugs and equipment to prevent nuclear incidents |
Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on April 1 that the list of hoarded items also includes decontamination equipment, gloves, masks and other materials to prevent chemical, biological and radiation. and nuclear (CBRN).
Concerns about a nuclear incident in Ukraine have partly prompted such a move, according to the minutes of two meetings of EU health experts in March, released this week.
Russian troops took control of Ukraine’s largest Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility from the very beginning military offensive campaign into a neighboring country.
“Nuclear sites need to be operated by highly trained and qualified personnel, which is highly unlikely in the current situation of conflict, especially when the military takes over,” the statement said. EU officials’ statement in the minutes of the March 16 meeting.
Moscow has mentioned the possibility of using nuclear weapons several times since the outbreak of hostilities on February 24. Western officials also expressed concern about the risk Russia use of biological and chemical weapons in Ukraine, with the potential for spillover effects outside the eastern European country.
During intra-bloc meetings, France, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, called for a plan for the union-wide distribution of potassium iodide pills, which are intended for people exposed to nuclear radiation. . About 20 EU countries have stockpiled the drug, according to a survey conducted by the union and released during a meeting on March 16.
The EU currently declined to comment on the information.
Tuan Anh
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