The News in Brief
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Prepared by The Messenger Staff
Nuclear Weapon won’t be Used in Ukraine, Lavrov Says
According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
At a news conference in Moscow, Lavrov said only conventional weapons would be used.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin ordered nuclear weapons ready, and senior Russian officials said that its use can only take place under certain circumstances.
Lavrov also said that Russia's attack is now concentrated in eastern Ukraine, and the war is entering a new phase.
“The operation in eastern Ukraine, as initially announced, is aimed at the full liberation of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics. This operation will continue.
“A new phase of the war is beginning and I am sure it will be a very important moment for the whole special operation,” Lavrov said.
Russia has called for a cease-fire in Azovstal, a factory in Mariupol, and has given it 14:00 to 16:00 Moscow time.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence said that Russia was demanding the release of the weapons “on the basis of a catastrophic situation and pure humanitarian principles.”
Nuclear Weapon won’t be Used in Ukraine, Lavrov Says
According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
At a news conference in Moscow, Lavrov said only conventional weapons would be used.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin ordered nuclear weapons ready, and senior Russian officials said that its use can only take place under certain circumstances.
Lavrov also said that Russia's attack is now concentrated in eastern Ukraine, and the war is entering a new phase.
“The operation in eastern Ukraine, as initially announced, is aimed at the full liberation of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics. This operation will continue.
“A new phase of the war is beginning and I am sure it will be a very important moment for the whole special operation,” Lavrov said.
Russia has called for a cease-fire in Azovstal, a factory in Mariupol, and has given it 14:00 to 16:00 Moscow time.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence said that Russia was demanding the release of the weapons “on the basis of a catastrophic situation and pure humanitarian principles.”