Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denies 'insinuations' about nuclear weapons
Photo: The Foreign Ministry denied "insinuations" regarding nuclear weapons and Ukraine (Getty Images)
Ukraine has officially denied claims about alleged plans to develop nuclear weapons. The country has been and remains a committed party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
"We officially deny the insinuations of unnamed sources in the BILD publication regarding Ukraine's alleged plans to develop weapons of mass destruction," the Ministry stated.
The Ministry emphasized that Ukraine has been and remains a committed party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which it joined in 1994, having renounced the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal.
"Moscow is not only resorting to irresponsible and dangerous rhetoric on weapons of mass destruction but also poses unacceptable threats to nuclear facilities in Ukraine by continuing the illegal occupation of the ZNPP (Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant - ed.) and considering strikes on elements of Ukraine's nuclear energy system. We call on the international community to increase pressure on Moscow to prevent the implementation of its aggressive plans," the Ministry noted.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukraine remains convinced that the NPT is a cornerstone of the global architecture of international security. Despite ongoing Russian aggression, Ukraine continues to adhere to the provisions of the NPT and remains a responsible participant in the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
"Unlike Russia, Ukraine honors its obligations and counts on other responsible international actors to do the same. We call on the international community to unite in implementing the Peace Formula, particularly its first element - "Radiation and Nuclear Safety"," the Ministry concluded.
Today, October 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed details of his talks with US presidential candidate Donald Trump.
According to Zelenskyy, he warned Trump that Ukraine has two options: either it will once again have nuclear weapons, or it will join NATO.
He emphasized that Ukraine has chosen to pursue membership in the North Atlantic Alliance as a security guarantee.
However, Bild, citing an anonymous source, reported that Ukraine might restore its nuclear arsenal if Russia launches another invasion after the current war ends.
For more details on whether Ukraine can develop nuclear weapons and why this discussion has emerged, read the material by RBC-Ukraine.
