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U.S. Officials Discuss Providing Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine Amid Security Talks

Nov 25, 2024, 05:12 PM

U.S. officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of providing nuclear weapons to Ukraine, according to multiple sources including the New York Times. This discussion comes as part of a broader conversation on security guarantees for Ukraine, with some officials suggesting that President Biden could return nuclear weapons to Ukraine that were removed after the fall of the Soviet Union. The talks have sparked concerns about potential escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia, with Russian officials warning that such a move could be considered an attack on Russia, potentially triggering a nuclear response.