Moscow | Russia reiterates nuclear threat as Ukraine intensifies offensive Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that if World War III were to break out, nuclear weapons would be deployed and destructive. He also said that Ukraine would not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Earlier, the international media reported that Putin had instructed the military to deploy nuclear weapons. This was followed by the response of the Russian Foreign Minister.
One week after the start of the Ukraine occupation, Russia’s aggression continues. Russian forces captured Kerson on Wednesday. There have been reports of massive building collapses around Kharkiv, the second-largest city.
At the same time, Western nations are reacting by tightening economic ties around Russia. The European Union, led by Biden, is pushing for tougher measures, including a ban on Russian flights from US airspace.
It is estimated that more than half a million Ukrainians have fled the battlefield since the start of the Russian occupation. Ukraine claims to have killed about 6,000 Russian troops in the first six days of the occupation.