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Russia's Medvedev Warns West of Nuclear Response Over Arms for Ukraine

Nov 26, 2024, 10:32 AM

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev has issued a stark warning to the West regarding the potential transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine. Medvedev stated that such a move would be considered tantamount to an attack on Russia, which could justify a nuclear response from Moscow. The remarks underline heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations over Ukraine, with Medvedev emphasizing that even the threat of supplying nuclear arms to Ukraine could be seen as preparation for a nuclear conflict with Russia. The statement was reported by Reuters, with contributions from Guy Faulconbridge and Mark Trevelyan.