Russia Denies Use of Nuclear Arms in Ukraine, Warns Against Nuclear Blackmail

Ambassador Andrey Belousov of Russia stated that Russia rejects the possibility of using nuclear arms in Ukraine, emphasizing that it is in Russia's 'best interest that nuclear weapons are never used.' This follows recent claims by Russian diplomat Maria Zakharova, who recounted that Ukrainian militants had planned to seize the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and plant bombs there during an invasion two years ago. The statements reflect Russia's ongoing diplomatic stance against nuclear escalation and its accusations of Western-backed nuclear blackmail.