Russian Media: Russian Ambassador Issues Ultimatum to the U.S., Demanding Withdrawal of Nuclear Weapons from Europe
[Global Times Special Correspondent Liu Yupeng] "Belousov issues an ultimatum to the United States." The Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported on the 9th that Andrei Belousov, Russia's ambassador-at-large, stated that Russia insists on the demand for the United States to withdraw its nuclear weapons from Europe and dismantle all facilities deployed for nuclear weapons in the region.
The Vedomosti report on the 9th stated that Belousov claimed that the nuclear weapons deployed by the United States in Europe are of strategic significance, as they can strike the most important civilian and military infrastructure within Russia. Russia's position on this issue remains unchanged, as it is directly related to regional strategic stability and security. He also emphasized that Russia's tactical nuclear weapons do not pose a threat to the United States and are the basis for maintaining strategic stability. Russia will not agree to the United States placing this issue within the framework of bilateral nuclear arms control negotiations.
Belousov also criticized the nuclear policies of the United Kingdom and France, stating that both countries have long evaded arms control agreements and recklessly developed nuclear capabilities, allowing non-nuclear allies to participate in nuclear programs that undermine regional stability.
Russian Tsargrad TV reported on the 9th that since the 1950s, the United States has been deploying nuclear weapons at military bases in several European countries. Data previously released by the Union of Concerned Scientists indicated that the United States has over 100 modernized B61-12 tactical nuclear bombs deployed in Europe. Currently, Poland and the Baltic states have shown interest in deploying U.S. nuclear weapons on their territory. Polish President Duda has publicly expressed a desire to develop the country's own nuclear weapons or to deploy U.S. nuclear weapons within its borders.
Russia's Foreign Ministry demands the U.S. withdraw its nuclear weapons from Europe and dismantle related facilities, asserting that these weapons pose a strategic threat to Russia. The Russian envoy criticized the nuclear policies of the UK and France, claiming they undermine regional stability. The U.S. has over 100 B61-12 tactical nuclear bombs deployed in Europe, with Poland and Baltic states expressing interest in hosting them.
- Russia demands the U.S. withdraw nuclear weapons from Europe.
- Russia criticizes the nuclear policies of the UK and France.
- The U.S. has deployed over 100 B61-12 tactical nuclear bombs in Europe.
- Poland and Baltic states show interest in hosting U.S. nuclear weapons.
- Russia asserts that its tactical nuclear weapons do not threaten the U.S.