On the impact of the losses suffered by the Russian forces during the past days in northeastern Ukraine, and their retreat from areas that they had controlled for previous months, and while US President Joe Biden warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of the consequences of using chemical or tactical nuclear weapons, US intelligence reports confirmed that the most difficult moments The war in Ukraine is yet to come.
She added that Russian President Vladimir Putin may resort to a nuclear show, according to a report by the American newspaper “New York Times”.
She also added that the master of the Kremlin may also resort to strengthening military mobilization.
Despite these fears, US President Joe Biden mitigated her horror, and considered that any attempt of this kind, that is, Putin’s use of nuclear, “will change the entire face of the war, as it has not happened since the Second World War,” according to what AFP quoted.
He stressed that “Russia will then become pariah from the whole world, more than it has ever been,” as he put it.
Russian retreat in the east
These developments come after Kyiv regained large areas in the east from Russian forces in recent weeks, thanks to heavy weapons supplied by its Western allies, especially the United States.
Moscow is facing setbacks and losses, as well as a Western wave of anger, the day after the discovery of a mass grave outside the city of Izyum, which was controlled by the Russians.
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday – despite the losses – that his forces are continuing to achieve their goals and that military operations are taking place according to the set plan. “Our offensive operations in the Donbass have not stopped, but they are progressing at a slow pace,” he said.
He also stressed that the operational plan does not require any change, and that his country is not in a hurry!
While some Western officials have warned that the Kremlin master may resort to nuclear or biological weapons, in order to compensate for his losses.
Do not target the heart of Russia
It is noteworthy that after the success of the Ukrainian army in the northeast of the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky is pressing US President Joe Biden to obtain a new, more powerful weapon.
According to the information, Zelensky’s requirement lies in a missile system with a range of 190 miles, which can reach remote areas inside Russian territory.
The Ukrainian president also insists to US officials that he does not intend to strike Russian cities or target civilian targets, but rather wants weapons for a broader counterattack, perhaps early next year.
It is noteworthy that this controversy over the tactical missile system, or ATACMS, comes at a critical moment in which officials in the White House, the State Department, the Pentagon and US intelligence agencies are more concerned than ever that Putin could escalate the war to compensate for his retreat in the East.