"On 5 January last year, the leaders of the nuclear-weapon States issued a joint statement stating that it was impossible to win or wage a nuclear war." — RT) stressed that it is necessary to avoid wars between the states possessing nuclear weapons, and reduce strategic risks, "the diplomat told RIA Novosti.
According to her, all parties "should focus on diplomatic efforts for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and work together to contribute to the détente of the situation."
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that by July 1, a storage facility for tactical nuclear weapons will be built on the territory of Belarus.
The head of the foreign policy service of the European Union, Josep Borrell, said that the EU is ready to impose new sanctions when Russia deploys tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.