US offering Ukraine with provides in case Russia makes use of chemical weapons, says White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that the US is offering Ukraine with lifesaving gear and provides in case Russia deploys chemical weapons.

The White House confirmed that the US is offering Ukraine with lifesaving gear provides within the occasion of use of chemical weapon by Russia. (Image for Representation/ Reuters)

The United States is offering Ukraine with lifesaving gear and provides in case Russia deploys chemical or organic weapons in its assault in opposition to the nation, the White House mentioned on Friday.

Replying to a query whether or not the US is supplying protecting gear to Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki mentioned, “The United States and members of the international community have repeatedly warned about the potential for Russia to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine and that Moscow is possibly planning a false-flag operation.”

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Jen Psaki confirmed that the US is offering Ukraine with lifesaving gear and provides within the occasion of use of chemical weapons by Russia.

She, nonetheless, added that the US support to Ukraine doesn’t compromise the previous’s home preparedness.

“It does not compromise our domestic preparedness in any way, shape, or form — just for everybody’s awareness — but we are providing it as we are providing a range of materials and equipment,” the White House mentioned on Friday.

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Earlier, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg had raised issues that Russia could use chemical weapons in a ‘false flag’ assault in Ukraine. A false flag operation refers to an act dedicated with the intent of disguising the precise perpetrator and pinning the blame on the opposite social gathering.

“We are concerned Moscow could stage a false flag operation in Ukraine, possibly with chemical weapons,” Stoltenberg mentioned.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden had mentioned that Nato would “respond” if Russian President Vladimir Putin used a chemical weapon in his conflict on Ukraine.

“We will respond if he uses it. The nature of the response would depend on the nature of the use,” Biden mentioned after a NATO summit in Brussels in March.

Meanwhile, the US allotted $300 million in “security assistance” for Ukraine on Friday to bolster the nation’s protection capabilities. The new support provides to the $1.6 billion Washington has dedicated since Russia invaded in late February.