China dissuaded Putin from using nuclear weapons in Ukraine – US secretary of state
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Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:48:52 +0200
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that Russia had seriously considered using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, but China dissuaded.
Source Blinkens comments to Financial Times Details Blinken said the US was very concerned that Putin appeared to have at least contemplated the nuclear option.
Quote from Blinken Even if the probability went from 5 to 15 per cent, when it comes to nuclear weapons, nothing is more serious...
...We have reason to believe that China engaged Russia and said Dont go there.
Details Blinken suggested a similar dynamic might have occurred when the US informed China about Russias plans to launch a nuclear weapon into space.
He emphasised that Putin has faced a strategic defeat, with NATO now larger and better resourced than ever.
Blinken also dismissed claims that the Biden administration delayed providing weapons to Ukraine, explaining that it needed to consider factors such as Ukraines ability to operate and maintain the systems.
Background US intelligence believes that Washingtons decision to allow Ukraine to launch USmade weapons deep into Russia has not increased the risk of a nuclear attack by Russia.
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