Zelensky Responds to Russian Intelligence Claims on Nuclear Weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on a statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, which alleged that France and the United Kingdom were planning to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons. He made the remarks during a press conference alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, according to reports carried by UNIAN. Ukraine Rejects Nuclear Allegations A day earlier, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claimed that Paris and London were preparing to supply Kyiv with a nuclear bomb. According to the agency, the United Kingdom and France intended to disguise the transfer of nuclear weapons as an indigenous Ukrainian development. Zelensky Calls Statement Political Pressure Volodymyr Zelensky described the intelligence claims as "an element of political pressure,” "preparation for international and trilateral negotiations,” and "a reaction to discussions in Europe about creating a "nuclear shield.'” He added that such statements could be "extremely dangerous” and urged other nuclear-armed states to respond.