The American official assured that his country would not act alone in this case, and a military response would require the decision of all allies.
If Russia uses nuclear weapons against Ukraine, the radiation could spread to neighboring NATO countries. And this can already be described as an attack against the alliance, which will require action. According to Business Insider , this was stated by the head of the Senate Committee on the United States Armed Forces Jack Reed.
“If a nuclear device detonates and radiation spreads to neighboring countries, it can already be seen as an attack on NATO,” he said.
The alliance's defense pact says that an attack on one member state is an attack on all allies. Therefore, if Vladimir Putin orders the use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons against Ukraine, according to Reed, there will definitely be “consequences”. However, he assured that the United States is unlikely to go to war on its own. NATO will have to make a common decision.
“It will be a very difficult decision. But this decision must be made not only by the president, but also by the entire NATO Council, “said the American official.
The publication notes that Reed's statements coincide with the words of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He also acknowledged that a chemical or biological attack on Ukraine “could also have serious consequences for NATO countries” and their peoples. Stoltenberg also added that while NATO will try to help Ukraine strengthen its defense against chemical weapons, neighboring countries will still be under threat.
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