Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Russia Sergey Riabkov stated on Tuesday Moscow “does not threaten anyone with its use nuclear weapons“ He accused the United States and its allies of actively using it. nuclear rhetoric.
In an interview with the official Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Ryabkov said, “It should be noted once again that Russia does not threaten anyone to use nuclear weapons.” said.
He explained that “in the background of the events in Ukraine, the USA and its dependent countries are actively using nuclear rhetoric” and trying to present the situation as if Russia is ready to use weapons of mass destruction.
Riabkov, Moscow’s nuclear containment policy Considers the use of atomic weapons if he has reliable information about the launch of ballistic missiles against Russia or its allies or nuclear or weapons of mass destruction attack against them.
He also added that Russia will resort to such weapons in the event of an attack on infrastructure with conventional weapons, which, if damaged, hinders the intervention actions of the country’s nuclear forces or poses an existential threat to the State.
At the same time, the Russian deputy minister warned the United States and its allies of the danger posed by the United States. an “uncontrolled climb” around conflict in Ukraine.
“It seems obvious that a direct conflict with the USA and the USA NATO Does not serve the interests of Russia. “We warn and trust that Washington and other Western capitals are aware of the danger of an uncontrolled escalation.”
Ryabkov noted that Moscow regrets its continued military aid to Ukraine.
He also added that it is consistent with Various levels of calls from US and European officials to harm Russia “a defeat on the battlefield.”
“Russia will be compelled to take appropriate countermeasures, including those of an asymmetrical nature,” the deputy foreign minister warned.