Putin says Russia will not allow Ukraine to create nuclear weapons

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has described as a provocation the speculation about Ukraine's possible creation of nuclear weapons and said that any step in this direction "will entail a corresponding reaction".

Source: Putin during a meeting with media representatives from the BRICS countries, quoted by Interfax and Russian propaganda outlet RIA Novosti

Quote from Putin: "This is another provocation. It is not difficult to create nuclear weapons in the modern world. I don't know if Ukraine is capable of doing it now; it's not so easy for Ukraine today. But, in general, there are no great difficulties here."

Details: The Kremlin leader said that this was a dangerous provocation. According to Putin, "such a threat will be adequately perceived; Russia will not allow it under any circumstances".

Quote: "Any step in this direction will be met with a corresponding reaction."

Background: 

• President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned that during a conversation with US presidential candidate Donald Trump, they discussed Ukraine’s need to join NATO, referencing Kyiv's previous renunciation of nuclear weapons.
• Bild journalist Julian Röpcke later claimed, citing an "unnamed Ukrainian official", that Ukraine could develop nuclear weapons in a matter of weeks to use against Russia.
• Zelenskyy later clarified his remarks, stating that Ukraine has no plans to develop nuclear weapons and sees NATO as the only alternative to ensuring its security.
• The Foreign Ministry of Ukraine also denied reports from the German publication Bild regarding Ukraine's alleged plans to develop weapons of mass destruction

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