Putin’s nuclear threats condemned as irresponsible by Blinken
Vladimir Putin has once again threatened that Russia might use nuclear weapons against Western countries. The American Secretary of State responded to these words. Antony Blinken stated that by making such threats, Putin is "totally irresponsible." He also commented on the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
Putin spoke on Wednesday during a Russian Security Council meeting about proposals for changes in nuclear doctrine. These proposals include, among other things, a nuclear response even to a conventional attack from outside.
"Provocative rhetoric about nuclear weapons is the height of irresponsibility," said Blinken in an interview with NBC.
The head of American diplomacy pointed out that the threats from the Russian dictator are not coincidental. Recently, a meeting of the UN General Assembly, in which many world leaders participated, took place in New York. During the talks, words condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine were repeatedly spoken.
"I think many in the world have spoken clearly about that when he's been rattling the nuclear sabre - including China, in the past. So I would just say especially to do that now, while the world's gathered... talking about the need for more disarmament, non-proliferation," emphasized Blinken.
Tensions in the Middle East. The world calls for peace
In the interview, Blinken was also asked about the escalation of the conflict on the Israeli-Lebanese border. For a few days now, Israel has been conducting airstrikes on sites associated with the Lebanese Hezbollah.
A White House representative stated that many countries expect the fighting in the Middle East to stop. According to him, this group includes not only G7 and European Union countries but also "leading Arab nations."
Blinken emphasized that the world is speaking on behalf of practically all key countries in Europe and the region about the need for a ceasefire. He also announced that he would meet "with Israeli politicians" on Thursday in New York.
