president Joe Biden reiterated his warning against the use of nuclear weapons to his Russian counterpart Wladimir Putin on Tuesday.
What happened: Responding to a reporter’s question, Biden said, “Let me just say: Russia would be making an incredibly grave mistake if it used a tactical nuclear weapon.” reported The New York Times.
On whether Russia is preparing a dirty bomb — a conventional device that spreads radioactive material — Biden said, “I’m not guaranteeing you yet it’s a false flag operation, I dunno, but it would be a serious one.” fatal error. ”
See also: Putin enforces “preparation for work under radioactive contamination” in case of nuclear attack
Why it matters: Hours after Biden’s speech, Ukraine accused Russia of building dirty bombs at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under Russian control, the Times reported.
According to reports, American intelligence and the Pentagon fear that Russia could create such a scenario encourage the use of nuclear weapons.
Recently Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned that Ukraine is Preparing to use a “dirty bomb”.
It was reported earlier that Putin’s forces are prepare to work under radioactive contamination.
