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Jake Sullivan: White House Rejects Idea of Returning Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine

Dec 1, 2024, 02:43 PM

The White House has explicitly stated that the idea of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine is not under consideration. Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor, emphasized that the U.S. is focused on providing conventional weapons to Kyiv amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. This statement was made in response to queries about the possibility of nuclear armament for Ukraine, clarifying the U.S. stance on the matter.