Biden Administration , Addresses Concerns Over Threat , of Nuclear War With Russia.
On February 28, the Biden administration said that
United States citizens should not be afraid of
nuclear war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. .
On February 28, the Biden administration said that
United States citizens should not be afraid of
nuclear war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. .
'Newsweek' reports that concerns over the issue stem
from Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that
their nuclear forces were in "special combat readiness.".
'Newsweek' reports that concerns over the issue stem
from Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that
their nuclear forces were in "special combat readiness.".
Officials from the White House reportedly claim
that the administration is not currently planning
on changing the nation's nuclear alert levels. .
Officials from the White House reportedly claim
that the administration is not currently planning
on changing the nation's nuclear alert levels. .
We are assessing [Russian]
President [Vladimir] Putin's directive
and at this time we see no reason
to change our own alert levels, Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek' .
We think provocative rhetoric like
this regarding nuclear weapons
is dangerous, adds to the risk
of miscalculation, should be avoided
and we will not indulge in it, Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek' .
We think provocative rhetoric like
this regarding nuclear weapons
is dangerous, adds to the risk
of miscalculation, should be avoided
and we will not indulge in it, Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek' .
Following the invasion, U.S. sanctions have targeted Russian banks and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Following the invasion, U.S. sanctions have targeted Russian banks and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
'Newsweek' reports that sanctions have also been aimed directly at Putin and other Russian oligarchs. .
'Newsweek' reports that sanctions have also been aimed directly at Putin and other Russian oligarchs. .
We're not trying to hurt the people
of Russia or the Russian people, Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek' .
We're trying to squeeze the financial
system and sector to make sure
there are significant consequences
for the actions of the president, Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek' .
We're trying to squeeze the financial
system and sector to make sure
there are significant consequences
for the actions of the president, Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek' .
The White House said that the U.S.
will continue to escalate sanctions
if the attack on Ukraine continues.