4 minutes agoFear shock in Odessa, U.S.A. warns of consequences if nuclear weapons are used
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)A night-diding attack near the Ukrainian port of Odessa triggered a massive fire and explosion, the Ukrainian Army said Monday, as the Russian leadership is facing increased resistance to efforts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. The southern key city has been targeted several times [...]
The key southern town has been targeted several times in recent days by drone air strikes. The latest attack struck a military object, and ammunition broke out as a result. Firefighters were trying to stop the fire and nearby civilians were evacuated, the Ukrainian Army's southern command said.
The attack occurred hours after the United States pledged to take decisive measures and said there would be “catastrophic consequences” if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Concerns are growing that Russia could try to escalate the conflict after it ends what Ukraine and the West see as illegal referenda in parts of Ukraine under its control.
The vote, which ends Tuesday, is being held after thousands of residents have left and accompanied by images of Russian armed troops going from door to door to pressure Ukrainians to vote.
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Russia is widely expected to announce the election results in its favour, after which Moscow could annex those territories and use the pretext that it is protecting its territory under Russian nuclear umbrella.
Jake Sullivan, US National Security Adviser, said Russia would pay a high price, though not specifying what concretely, if it tries to put into place the threats meant to use nuclear weapons in the conflict.
If Russia crosses this line, there will be catastrophic consequences for Russia. The United States will firmly respond,” he said on Sunday about the “Meet the Press” NBC television.
On Monday, President Putin and his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, held an unprecedented meeting in the southern Russian town of Soci, and said they were willing to co-operate with the West HINA “if they treat us with respect,” as Mr. Putin put it.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that Putin had told Turkey's president during their meeting in Uzbekistan last week that Moscow was ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine, but there were new “constitutions of a ceasefire. The minister gave no details on the terms.
The Kremlin last week announced a partial mobilization to add at least 300,000 troops to the war in Ukraine on the eve of voting in occupied areas. The movement has faced strong opposition in the country.
Thousands of men who meet the age conditions for rescription flocked to Russia's airports and land border points in an effort to avoid calling to the military and in various parts of the country have sparked protests.
