U.S. quietly approves more aid as Ukraine braces for ‘chemical and biological’ attacks
Washington is sending Ukraine gas masks, hazmat suits and other materials to protect against Russia’s possible use of unconventional weapons.
The United States has been quietly granting Ukraine’s request for protective equipment against a possible chemical weapons attack from Russia, four administration officials told POLITICO.
The U.S. and its Western allies fear Russian President Vladimir Putin will order the use of chemical weapons to break Ukraine’s stiff resistance. In turn, the Kremlin has leveled baseless accusations against the U.S. and Ukraine about bioweapons and chemical attacks, leading U.S. officials to fear Russia is plotting a false flag operation.
Meanwhile, the U.S. is rushing to provide Ukrainian civilians with gas masks, hazmat suits and other materials, though Kyiv could decide to send this protective gear to its military. How much has already been sent or the U.S. plans to send in total, though, remains unclear.
……..
- Discussion
-
The U.S. and its Western allies fear Putin will order the use of chemical weapons to break Ukraine’s resistance.
Washington is sending Ukraine gas masks, hazmat suits and other protective gear in case it happens. https://t.co/IW4IOSsS5p
— POLITICO (@politico) April 1, 2022
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.