Russia has launched its annual nuclear exercise against the backdrop of heightened rhetoric from Moscow hinting at the use of a nuclear weapon against Ukraine. President Joe Biden has warned Moscow that the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine would be a “very serious mistake,” as VOA’s Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
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The Inside Story: Flashpoint Ukraine
Episode 62 – October 20, 2022
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Kamikaze drone strikes cripple critical infrastructure as Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds toward an eight month.
While concern grows about where those drones came.
Russia continues to attack civilian targets in Ukraine, at times using Iranian-made drones. Experts tell VOA that Russia may be turning to Iran and North Korea for military supplies because it is running out of its own. VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports
Congressional Democrats are introducing legislation to suspend US arms sales to Saudi Arabia after the kingdom sided with Russia to cut oil production at last week's OPEC+ meeting. The White House says President Joe Biden is open to working closely with Congress to "recalibrate" ties with Riyadh. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.
Amid unconfirmed reports that a train operated by Russia's nuclear division was spotted heading toward Ukraine, the White House says that it has no indication that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.