It is not ‘excluded’ that Putin will use nuclear weapons in the war with Ukraine. This is what former NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer says in a conversation with BNR. “I still think there’s a slim chance it will come to that, but it can’t be ruled out.”
That is why De Hoop Scheffer believes that “theoretical use of nuclear weapons by Russia should be taken into account.” “There is a lot for Putin to do in the sphere of escalation, I say cynically.” He then points to the NATO allies who are sending heavier and heavier weapons to supply Ukraine. Putin has done nothing but escalate, and he continues to do so by mobilizing. But we said A early on and now we’re way further down the alphabet with tanks and Patriots.’
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“No alternative to arms deliveries”
De Hoop Scheffer wonders if the West had other options than to supply heavier and more weapons. “I don’t see an alternative. At some point we also hit a ceiling to which we can step up. I still don’t see it happening that NATO soldiers on the territory of Ukraine will fight with Russia.’
The ex-NATO chief therefore believes it is wise to supply Ukraine further. “We enable the Armed Forces of Ukraine to defend and defend their country.”
Source: BNR
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