Russia warns NATO nations that Ukraine could use ‘Dirty Nuclear Bomb’ through the conflict

On October 23, the Defence Minister of Russia, Sergei Shoigu held calls with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) counterparts to warn in regards to the potential use of ‘Dirty Nuclear Bomb’ by Ukraine. In a press release, the Defence Ministry of Russia mentioned that Shoigu knowledgeable the French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu that the state of affairs in Ukraine is quickly deteriorating and transferring in the direction of ‘uncontrolled escalation’.

Shoigu added that Ukraine would possibly use a grimy nuclear bomb within the battle. A grimy bomb makes use of standard explosives laced with radioactive materials, making it a extremely harmful nuclear weapon. 

Later, Shoigu had cellphone calls with UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar. In these calls, he once more conveyed issues in regards to the doable provocation by Ukraine with the usage of a grimy bomb.

In a press release, the British defence ministry mentioned that Wallace refuted the claims that the Western nations would possibly assist Ukraine to escalate the battle. He cautioned, “Such allegations should not be used as a pretext for greater escalation”.

Shoigu made one other name to Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin. This was his second name since Friday to the Pentagon. In his name on Sunday, there was no point out of the alleged ‘dirty bomb’ provocation.

Ukraine refutes Russian claims

While refuting the allegations by the Russian defence ministry, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, mentioned that solely Russia was able to utilizing nuclear weapons in Europe. He criticised the allegations made by Shoigu through the calls to the Western counterparts suggesting Ukraine could be getting ready to make use of a ‘Dirty Bomb’ within the battle.

He mentioned in a video message, “If anyone can use nuclear weapons in this part of Europe, it can be only one source, and that source is the one that has ordered comrade Shoigu to telephone here or there.” Zelensky added that the calls made by Shoigu made the matter clear and mentioned, “Everyone understands well. They understand who is the source of all the dirty things imaginable in this war.”

I spoke to @SecBlinken. We each agreed Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ disinformation marketing campaign could be geared toward making a pretext for a false flag operation. We additionally mentioned additional sensible steps to spice up Ukraine’s air protection. Secretary affirmed the US spares no effort to this finish.

— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) October 23, 2022

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba mentioned, “I spoke to Secretary Antony Blinken. We both agreed Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ disinformation campaign might be aimed at creating a pretext for a false flag operation. We also discussed further practical steps to boost Ukraine’s air defense. Secretary affirmed the US spares no effort to this end.”

Ukraine-Russia conflict

Early this 12 months, Russia launched navy motion towards Ukraine as a Special Military Operation. The Western nations rallied to assist Ukraine, making the state of affairs tough for Russia. The Western world reacted by imposing extreme sanctions on Russia. There had been calls to cease shopping for gasoline and gasoline from Russia as effectively, however Europe stays the best purchaser of gasoline from the nation.

Meanwhile, India issued a contemporary advisory for Indians in Ukraine on October 19, by which Indians residing in Ukraine had been requested to go away the nation. Further, Indians had been requested to keep away from travelling to Ukraine.

Advisory for Indian Nationals@MEAIndia @DDNewslive @DDNational @PIB_India @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/bu4IIY1JNt

— India in Ukraine (@IndiainUkraine) October 19, 2022

The advisory learn, “In view of the deteriorating security situation and the recent escalation of hostilities across Ukraine, Indian nationals are advised against travelling to Ukraine. The Indian citizens, including students, currently in Ukraine are advised to leave Ukraine at the earliest by available means.”