Russia refutes with ``not a threat but a warning to prevent clashes with nuclear powers''

At the NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) Review Conference, countries have been criticizing Russia for invading Ukraine and making nuclear threats. He strongly argued that the warning was issued to prevent direct confrontation with nuclear powers such as the United States.

At the NPT Review Conference held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, speeches were made by representatives of each country on the 2nd as well, and following the first day, opinions from various countries criticizing Russia for invading Ukraine and continuing to threaten with nuclear weapons continued. rice field.

In response, Deputy Director General of the Non-Proliferation and Arms Control Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vishnevetsky made a speech, beginning with the statement that "We have fully fulfilled our obligations under the NPT and have been involved for a world free of nuclear weapons." Russia supports the NPT regime. I emphasized that

And about the accusations against Russia, he said, ``I want to strongly refute all allegations.All of Russia's actions are necessary, and the claim that it is a ``nuclear threat'' is not good,'' justifying Russia's position. Did.

Furthermore, the Russian representative asked for another opportunity to speak after each country's speech, stating, "A military clash between nuclear-weapon states entails the risk of escalating to the use of nuclear force, so we must absolutely prevent it. It is the essence of Russia's warning.It has been referring to the possibility, not the threat."He strongly discouraged NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which relies on US nuclear forces, from intervening in the Ukraine situation.

From the second day of the NPT Review Conference, the confrontation between Europe, the United States and Russia over the situation in Ukraine surfaced.

U.S. special representative Sheinman keeps Russia in check

In an interview with NHK ahead of the NPT Review Conference, Scheinman, Special Representative for Nuclear Non-Proliferation at the U.S. Department of State, said, "Responding to specific countries is a major issue in maintaining the NPT regime. Russia's actions and North Korea's provocative actions," he said. , expressed recognition that it is an issue for the NPT regime.

In particular, given that Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted at the possibility of exercising nuclear forces, "provocative words and deeds deviate from the objectives of the NPT. In exchange for giving up its nuclear weapons, Russia and others will seriously damage the "Budapest Memorandum" that guarantees Ukraine's security."

In addition, Special Representative Scheinman indicated that through the Review Conference, together with other member countries, he would strongly urge Russia to stop threatening Russia with nuclear weapons.