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US warns of ‘meaningful’ response if Russia launches nuclear strike

A still from a video provided by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense shows the launch of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles from the Plesetsk cosmodrome to the Kura test site during an exercise to test the strategic deterrence of Russians in Plesetsk, Russia. | Font: EFE

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that the international community’s reaction would be “significant” if he launched an attack. nuclear.

“This is important for the whole world, and we remain focused on doing everything possible to help Ukraine protect its sovereignty, its territory,” Austin said at a briefing at the Pentagon.

The Minister of Defense considered that the use of weapons of this type by Russiaor even talking about its use is “dangerous and irresponsible”.

Wednesday, Russia carried out maneuvers with its strategic nuclear forces “Grom” (“Thunder”), throwing a new challenge to the West.

During these exercises, ballistic and cruise missiles were launched from the Tula nuclear submarine, two Tu-95MS strategic bombers, and Yars land-based mobile intercontinental missile systems.

Austin made the announcement during the launch of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, Nuclear Policy and Missile Defense Reviews. USA

Regarding the nuclear stance, the document insists that “USA will only consider the use of weapons nuclear emergency” to protect their vital interests, as well as the interests of their allies and partners.

The review insists that while the weapons nuclear continue to exist, the fundamental role of nuclear weapons USA this is to “deter” such an attack on your territory or that of your allies.

Russia, “serious threat”

On the other hand, Austin explained that the document emphasizes the need to “support and strengthen” the containment of China: “It is the only competitor that seeks to change the international order and at the same time has a growing power to do so. “, he asserted.

Russiahowever, is described as a “serious threat”, which, as the Minister of Defense pointed out, is not a random choice of adjective, since the challenge that Moscow poses USA. today it may change in the long run, which cannot be said about China.

However, he acknowledged that the Pentagon was concerned about a possible “escalation” with Russia since the conflict began on February 24, and has formalized contacts with Russian officials in this regard, including telephone conversations he had last week with his colleague Sergei Shoigu.

Other threats included in the text are North Korean missile tests, Iran’s nuclear program, and global terrorist networks.

(As reported by EFE)

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