Russian statements about the possible use of nuclear weapons shake European security and raise the stakes for the whole world. European Council President Charles Michel.

“Russia is attacking the sovereign state of Ukraine, making shameful and unacceptable references to the use of nuclear weapons. This not only shakes the security of Europe. It raises the stakes unsafely for the world,” wrote Michel..

He added that there are international rules and global institutions for nuclear disarmament and arms control.. They, as Michel noted, must be protected and strengthened in order to ensure peace and security..

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Recall, the head of the American special intelligence, Avril Gaines, said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would be ready to use nuclear weapons if his loss in Ukraine cannot be hidden.. For the effect of intimidation, the Kremlin plans to conduct exercises in the near future, during which a nuclear aircraft will be demonstrated.