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No indication Russia preparing to use nuclear weapon in Ukraine: W.House

The White House responded to President Putin's statement about potentially deploying nuclear weapons in Ukraine by stating that they haven't seen any indication of Russia preparing to use such weapons. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified that there's been no reason to adjust the US nuclear posture in response.

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Published March 13,2024
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The White House said Wednesday it had seen no sign Moscow was ready to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to deploy them if Russia's sovereignty was threatened.

"We have not seen any reasons to adjust our own nuclear posture, nor any indication that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters when asked about Putin's comments.