The British newspaper "Times" reported on the 3rd that Russian President Vladimir Putin planned a nuclear test near the border with Ukraine, and that NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization may have warned member countries.

According to The Times, there is speculation that a train of secret forces that control nuclear weapons was headed for Ukraine.

Regarding this, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Cooper of the US Department of Defense said at a press conference on the 4th, "I have seen reports, but there is no corroboration."



When asked if there were any indications that Russia was considering using nuclear weapons, he said: "We certainly hear Putin threatening us, but with regard to nuclear "There are no signs that we should change our stance," he said.