Shoigu reacted to the supply of tank ammunition with depleted uranium to Ukraine

The threat of a nuclear collision is becoming more and more real after the announcement of the UK about the supply of depleted uranium shells to Ukraine. This was announced by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

“It was not by chance that I said about steps, there are fewer and fewer steps,” he said, answering a question about the approach of the world to a nuclear clash due to the possible supply of depleted uranium shells to Kiev (quote according to TASS).

In a conversation with journalist Pavel Zarubin for the program “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” Shoigu declaredthat London’s statements are pushing Moscow “to serious thought about the further course of events” and about the response to such actions.

20 March British Undersecretary of Defense Annabelle Goldie reportedthat the kingdom plans to supply Ukraine with tank shells with depleted uranium. According to her, the ammunition is highly effective against modern tanks and armored vehicles.

Commenting on the words of the British politician, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov notedthat London has “lost its bearings” in how its actions undermine strategic stability around the world. Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasizedthat in the case of deliveries, Russia will have to respond “appropriately”.

Concern about the situation is also expressed at the UN. “We have expressed concern for years about any use of depleted uranium, given the consequences of such use. And this applies to anyone who supplies such weapons, ”said Farhan Haq, Deputy Representative of the UN Secretary General.