China and Brazil have warned against threats to use nuclear weapons in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine, referring to the latest statements by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
This is stated in a joint statement released on September 27 at the UN, which was also signed by 10 other countries — South Africa, Turkey, Indonesia, Algeria, Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya and Zambia.
12 countries warned of nuclear threats to Ukraine
— We call for refraining from the use or threat of use of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, — the statement said.
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They believe that civilian infrastructure, in particular peaceful nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure, cannot be targets of military operations.
&# 8212; We call for support for a comprehensive and lasting settlement by the parties to the conflict through inclusive diplomacy and political means based on the UN Charter, the signatories said.
This week Putin threatened to use nuclear weapons if the West allowed Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with its weapons.
After this, President Volodymyr Zelensky, during his speech at the UN, accused Russia of planning to attack nuclear reactors in Ukraine .
