Chemical Weapons Use by Russia ‘a real threat’: Biden
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden has said that he believes use of chemical weapons in Ukraine by Russia is a “real threat.”
“I think it’s a real threat,” said Biden ahead of his departure for Europe when asked how high is the threat of chemical warfare right now.
Biden is scheduled to attend a NATO summit, EU leaders’ gathering and G7 summit this week.
During his talks in Europe, Biden is expected to announce new US and allied sanctions on Russia in response to its ongoing war against Ukraine.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters at the White House that Biden will announce the new economic penalties as part of a coordinated action with US partners and will further tighten existing sanctions to crack down on “evasion, and to ensure robust enforcement.”