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Biden warned Russia about the use of tactical nuclear weapons



According to IRNA report on Saturday, Biden warned in an interview with CBS News: If Russia uses tactical nuclear weapons, the face of the current war in Ukraine will change in a way that has not been seen since World War II. gave

At the same time, Biden refused to say what the American response would be if Russia uses such weapons.

This warning of Biden was raised in an interview with “Scott Pelley” of NBC News on the 60 Minutes program to be broadcast on Sunday of this week.

In this interview, which dealt with the recent advances in Ukraine and its possible dangers, the reporter told Biden: These advances have left Russian President Vladimir Putin helpless and isolated. If he decides to use chemical or tactical nuclear weapons, what will be your response?

Biden said: If Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, it will face “international consequences”.

He warned: In this case, the face of war will change to an unprecedented image since World War II.

Biden told CBS News: “Depending on the amount of action they (Russia) take, it will be determined what the reaction will be.”

The British “BBC” wrote in a report on the same topic: Nuclear weapons have been around for almost 80 years and many countries consider it as a deterrent that guarantees their national security.

Based on this report, the Federation of American Scientists estimates that Russia has about 5,977 nuclear warheads, but it is unlikely that Russia will use these weapons.

Tactical nuclear weapons are weapons that can be used at relatively short distances; Unlike “tactical” nuclear weapons, which can be launched over much longer distances and increase the likelihood of all-out nuclear war.

Meanwhile, the Biden government has allocated another military aid package worth 600 million dollars for Ukraine.

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