Russia may use nuclear weapons - Nuland

The United States does not rule out the use of nuclear weapons by Russia. US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland Nuland.

We are dealing with Putin, and he has already given orders to commit horrendous, super-tough war crimes. So, everything is possible, and we need to be prepared for the use by Russia of various types of weapons with catastrophic consequences, she said.

At the same time, she noted that now not only the United States is conveying a signal to Putin that this step will be a disaster not only for Ukraine and for the world. It will also have absolutely disastrous consequences for Putin himself and also for Russia.

I think it's best to refrain from these details under the circumstances. I can only assure you that even compared to those high losses, the high price that the current aggression has for Russia - in this case, the price of Putin's actions will be simply astronomical, Nuland added.

Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the leaders of the countries of the world should be ready for the use of weapons of mass destruction by Russia, in particular tactical nuclear weapons.

They can. For them, the life of Ukrainians is nothing. We believe that there is no need to be afraid, no need to be scared, but be prepared. This is not a question for Ukraine, not only for Ukraine, but for the whole world - I think so, - he said.