The President stated that he did not want to believe that this could happen.
If the leadership of the Russian Federation does not lose touch with reality and adequacy, it will not use nuclear weapons . This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi during a press conference on Saturday, April 23.
“I believe that in today's world you can use nuclear weapons only when you have lost touch with reality. Russia's leadership will not lose touch with reality and adequacy, it will not use nuclear weapons, “Zelensky said, answering questions about whether Putin could use nuclear weapons if he is cornered.
The president added that he did not want to believe that this could happen.
“Could it be? Maybe. Do I believe in it? Honestly, I don't want to believe in it,” the head of state concluded.
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Earlier, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency Bill Burns said that in the United States is not are light-hearted about the possibility of Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons , given the failures of the Russian army in Ukraine.
He said that the CIA “is watching this very closely”, but stressed that the United States has not yet shown any signs of preparation for such a step by Russia.
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