Ukraine calls for emergency meeting of Security Council against Russia's nuclear deployment policy

The Ukrainian government has strongly opposed Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that it will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned it as "a new provocation by the Putin regime" and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

In an interview with state media published on July 25, President Putin announced his intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, which is an ally, and announced that a facility to store nuclear weapons in Belarus will be built by July 7.

In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine issued a statement on the 26th, condemning it as "a new provocation by the criminal Putin regime that shakes the principles of the NPT = Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the foundation of the international security system."

"It has once again become clear that Russia cannot responsibly manage its nuclear weapons," and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to be held immediately to counter the threat of nuclear weapons.

He also called on the G7=7 major countries, including Japan, and the EU=European Union to warn the Belarusian government that accepting tactical nuclear weapons from Russia would result in enormous losses.

NATO spokesman: "Dangerous and irresponsible claims"

Commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, a NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization spokesman said in a statement: "This is a dangerous and irresponsible claim. NATO will be involved in the defense of all member states."

U.S. Strategic and Public Relations Coordinator: "There is no indication of the transfer of nuclear weapons"

Regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, US White House Strategic Public Affairs Coordinator Kirby said in an interview with CBS TV on the 26th, "There is no indication that President Putin has transferred nuclear weapons, and there is no indication that he intends to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine." He expressed his recognition that there is no movement by Russia to use nuclear weapons at this time.

"We have been monitoring Russia's statements every day since the invasion began, but there is nothing that would require us to change our strategic deterrence posture," Kirby said.