CIA: There are no signs that Russia is preparing for a nuclear attack
The CIA says they see no signs that Russia is preparing to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
“We, as an intelligence community, currently see no practical evidence that Russia is preparing to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine,” CIA chief Bill Burns said on Saturday.
The term “tactical nuclear weapons” is used for atomic bombs in the less powerful part of the spectrum. Some fear that Russia is considering using such weapons to try to reverse the difficult military situation after the invasion of Ukraine.
After trying to advance on a broad front and secure control of the capital Kyiv, Russian forces have suffered heavy losses and have had to focus on a less ambitious advance east and south of the country. However, the offensive is still in full swing.
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