Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and Deputy Chairman of the Safety Council, has as soon as once more threatened the world with nuclear weapons, saying Russia would use them if it "got here to the destiny of the nation".

Supply: Medvedev in an interview with Kremlin-aligned Russian information outlet TASS

Quote: "Nuclear weapons are extraordinary and exceptionally harmful for the destiny of all humanity, however on the similar time, if it involves the destiny of a rustic, then there must be little doubt for anybody."

Particulars: Medvedev additionally claimed that Russia will not be fascinated by international battle as a result of "Russians should not insane."

When requested whether or not Russia's management had mentioned the potential of utilizing nuclear weapons in Ukraine, he replied that "Russia acts strictly in accordance with its nuclear doctrine", the place all the things is laid out, and there’s no must individually focus on using these weapons.

Medvedev additionally famous that since Moscow has not used nuclear weapons up to now, it means there have been no harmful threats to the nation.

Background: The Russian management normally and Medvedev particularly have repeatedly threatened the world with a nuclear strike.

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