It’s madness – Russian government responds to Zelenskyy’s demand for nuclear weapons

The Russian government has opposed and rejected the request by Ukraine’s president, Zelensky for nuclear weapons.

According to a statement by the presidency, the demand by Ukraine for nuclear weapons is madness.

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He criticized the idea that Ukraine should receive enough nuclear weapons to deter Russia, however, many are still debating this issue.

“Such statements and remarks, in general, border on madness.“There is a non-proliferation regime for nuclear weapons, among other things,” Peskov said.

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Zelenskyy mentioned in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan late Tuesday that Kyiv should be given nuclear weapons to guarantee its security if Ukraine’s NATO membership process takes too long.

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This statement raised eyebrows, because the 47-year-old politician questioned what guarantees Ukraine would have if NATO membership remains uncertain.

“Will they give us enough missiles to stop Russia, which I doubt? But this (giving nuclear weapons) will help,” he added.

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Zelenskyy also stated that he would be open to direct talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the war, but only if certain people are present.