President Joe Biden considered that the threats of direct attacks by Russia towards the countries that are involved in the conflict in Ukraine, as well as the threats to use nuclear weapons, are desperate acts of the regime of Vladimir Putin before his failure in the invasion.
In the press conference where he delved into his reform plan that he sent to Congress to improve aid to the government of Volodymyr Zelensky, the president was questioned on the growing comments from Russian officials who point out that this conflict as it is between NATO, the US and Russia, which could lead to a larger conflict, even nuclear.
“I am concerned, because it shows the desperation that Russia feels for its abject failure in not being able to do what they set out to do in the first place,” the president considered during the conference at the White House.
Before the question, President Biden stated that the aid to Ukraine was not a direct attack on Russia, but a way of supporting the Ukrainians to defend themselves.
“I think that it is more a reflection, not of the truth, but of its failure,” Biden insisted. “So, it’s… number one, it’s an excuse about his failure. But number two, it’s also, if they really mean it… nobody should make idle comments about the use of nuclear weapons or the possibility of their use. It is irresponsible”.
Another journalist asked the Democrat that, although he does not consider that the US actions were not a way to show” its power “, for Russia it is clear otherwise. “They say war means war,” he insisted.
President Biden responded to the question about whether the US is concerned about any action by the regime of Putin based on his theory about the intervention of other countries in the conflict.
“We are prepared for whatever they do,” said Biden.
Earlier this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized NATO for considering it involved in the conflict with Ukraine, warning that the threat of nuclear war “should not be underestimated.” .
“ The danger is serious… It is real. It should not be underestimated,” Lavrov told Russian state media.
In addition to Congress allowing the use of resources confiscated from Russian millionaires for the rescue of Ukraine, President Biden requested an additional fund from $33,000 million dollars, to allocate $20,20 million in military equipment, $8,500 million in economic assistance and $3,000 millions in humanitarian aid.