28 June 2023
The risk of a nuclear war is growing in Ukraine, with President Biden accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of preparing to use tactical nuclear weapons. However, Russia is currently winning the war in Ukraine and has no need to resort to nuclear weapons. The suggestion by former Pentagon official Michael Rubin that the US should provide tactical nuclear weapons to Ukraine is reckless and could escalate the conflict. There is also a worrying possibility that Ukraine could stage a “false flag” attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, potentially spreading radiation and triggering NATO intervention. These developments increase the danger of a direct conflict between the US and Russia, bringing the world closer to World War III.