The US has revealed what warnings it sent directly to Russia's Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, one of the main decision-makers in the current war in Ukraine, telling him not to use nuclear weapons, something that many the world is afraid at the moment.
Lloyd Austin, the US Secretary of Defense, said that Russia should not behave so irresponsibly and use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, but also said that Vladimir Putin has done irresponsible things in the past, the most recent being the launch invasion against Ukraine.
"The US Secretary of Defense says he has warned Russia not to use nuclear weapons. The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, stated in an interview with CNN that he privately communicated to the Russian Minister of Defense, Sergei Shoigu, "not to go down this path and conduct this type of irresponsible behavior."
"I don't see anything at this point that would lead me to believe that (Russian dictator Vladimir Putin) has made such a decision," Austin said. However, he added that Putin has made irresponsible decisions in the past, such as invading Ukraine."
"I don't see anything right now that would lead me to believe that (Russian dictator Vladimir Putin) has made such a decision," Austin said. However, he added that Putin had made irresponsible decisions in the past, such as invading Ukraine.
- The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 2, 2022
