Now is not the time to panic. The United States has not seen any signs that Russia was preparing to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, assured Wednesday March 13, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House spokesperson, in reaction to remarks by Vladimir Putin. The latter was questioned by journalists about the Russian president’s comments, who said he was ready to deploy nuclear weapons if Russia’s sovereignty was threatened.
According to her, Vladimir Putin only seems to have done “reiterate Russia’s nuclear doctrine” during an interview on Russian television. “Nevertheless, Russia’s rhetoric on the nuclear issue has been reckless and irresponsible” since the start of the war in Ukraine, she added. This live is now over.
Broad support from the Senate for the security agreement between Paris and kyiv. French senators in turn gave broad support for the security agreement between Paris and kyiv on Wednesday evening, by 293 votes and 22 against, in a non-binding vote.
European aid of five billion euros to Ukraine. The 27 member countries of the EU reached an agreement on Wednesday to add five billion euros to a fund aimed at financing the purchase of weapons for Ukraine, which has been demanding more ammunition against Russian forces for months.
An interview with Emmanuel Macron scheduled for Thursday evening. After the debates in the National Assembly, Tuesday, and in the Senate, Wednesday, on the security agreement concluded with Ukraine, the President of the Republic will grant an interview to TF1 and France 2. The Head of State will answer questions from Anne-Sophie Lapix and Gilles Bouleau live from the Elysée, in the 8 p.m. news.