Peskov reacts to nuclear weapons claims

The Kremlin claims a «nuclear factor»: Peskov reacts to Russian Foreign Intelligence Service report

Moscow said it would take into account Russian intelligence information about Europe's alleged intentions to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons during the talks.

Details of the application

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would «take into account» information about possible plans of European countries to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

According to him, the relevant information was previously disseminated by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. The Kremlin claims that these reports could affect Moscow's position in future negotiations.

What the Russian side says

Russian state media, in particular TASS, citing the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, reported that the UK and France were allegedly preparing to «disguise» the transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine as Kyiv's own developments.

There is currently no independent confirmation of these claims.

Context.

Ukraine is a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and has not officially declared its intention to create or acquire nuclear weapons.

Previously, Ukraine's Western partners also did not announce any plans to transfer nuclear weapons to Kyiv. Experts have repeatedly warned that such statements by Russia could be part of an information campaign.