Russian president says Moscow ‘had the right’ to strike western countries that provide Kyiv with long-range weapons
The United States does not see “any reason” to modify its nuclear posture or doctrine in reaction to changes announced by Russia, the White House further said in recent minutes, during the ongoing media briefing in Washington, DC today.
The White House condemned what it termed “irresponsible” rhetoric from Moscow.
We have not seen any reason to adjust our own nuclear posture or doctrine in response to Russia’s statements,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
We have not seen any indication of Russia preparing to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. So this is more of their irresponsible [talk] from Russia that we have seen these past two years. This is a war they can end, they can end it today.”
The escalation at every turn is coming from Russia,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters gathered in the daily briefing room in the west wing at the White House, in Washington, DC.
Another country in another part of the world.”
