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Blinken Expresses Concern Over Russia's Potential Nuclear Weapon Use, Cites China's Intervention
Jan 6, 2025, 05:06 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concerns about Russia's potential use of nuclear weapons, stating that the U.S. was 'very concerned' due to indications that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be considering this option. Blinken noted that even a slight increase in the probability of nuclear weapon use, from 5% to 15%, is a serious matter. He also revealed that China had intervened to dissuade Russia from nuclear escalation in Ukraine, with Beijing reportedly telling Moscow, 'Don’t go there.'
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