Putin Issues Warning on Ukraine’s Nuclear Ambitions and Potential NATO Membership

Russian President Vladimir Putin cautions against Ukraine’s pursuit of nuclear capabilities and NATO membership, highlighting the geopolitical tensions and security concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict.

At a meeting with media representatives from BRICS countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed Moscow’s readiness to participate in discussions to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning, saying, “This is yet another provocation. In today’s world, developing nuclear weapons isn’t particularly difficult. I’m unsure if Ukraine currently has the capability for such an endeavor. While it may not be easy for modern Ukraine to do so, the process itself is relatively straightforward and not overly complicated. This move represents a dangerous provocation because any steps in this direction will inevitably prompt a corresponding response.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is alleged to have suggested that Ukraine could consider developing nuclear weapons if NATO membership is not secured.

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He communicated to European Union leaders that Kyiv needs a strong deterrent to oppose Russian aggression.

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stated that the country has no plans to develop nuclear weapons or become a nuclear threat globally.

He stressed the importance of accurate information, pointing out that some media outlets have spread misleading reports.

Zelenskyy conveyed his conviction that Ukraine ought to join NATO, referencing the Budapest Memorandum in which Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in return for guarantees of security and territorial sovereignty.

Putin voiced his support for the peace proposals presented by China and Brazil, suggesting that they could serve as a strong basis for advancing peace efforts.

He strongly rejected any chance of making concessions regarding the status of the four Ukrainian regions that Moscow annexed in September 2022.