In a recent interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed that he hopes nuclear weapons will not be needed in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. He implied that while there has been no current necessity for such weapons, he would not dismiss their potential use should Russian territory be attacked. Ukrainian ambassador Oksana Markarova responded by urging the international community to take Putin's remarks seriously, highlighting the broader implications of his threats to global peace. The context of these statements follows Russia's nuclear force readiness following its invasion of Ukraine.
Putin stated that he hopes nuclear weapons won't be necessary against Ukraine, asserting that Russia has sufficient strength to conclude the conflict favorably.
Markarova emphasized the importance of taking Putin's threats seriously, labeling him a danger to both Ukraine and global peace.
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