Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., expressed her concerns regarding remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin about nuclear weapons, labeling him a significant threat.
During her appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” host Margaret Brennan inquired about Putin’s recent comments expressing a desire for nuclear weapons to be unnecessary in resolving the ongoing conflict. Markarova responded, noting, “At this point, it doesn’t matter how we interpret what he says. We have to believe what he says and understand what he says. He is a threat not only to Ukraine, but also to those who believe that nations should coexist peacefully.”
In a recent interview with state-controlled Russian media, Putin remarked that a resolution between Russia and Ukraine is “inevitable.”
When discussing Ukrainian strikes within Russian territory, he conveyed that, as of now, Russia finds no need for nuclear weapons and hopes this remains the case moving forward.
Markarova stated that while Putin is “very difficult to interpret,” Ukraine is united with its allies, especially the U.S., in hopes of fostering global peace rather than just peace for a select few.
She added, “Putin is collaborating with Iran and North Korea. They don’t conceal their intentions. Their support for other terror regimes implies they are also a part of efforts to secure peace.”
These statements come shortly after the U.S. and Ukraine finalized a significant mineral trade agreement, marking a positive step toward resolving the conflict. However, officials caution that a ceasefire still lies ahead, particularly as fighting continues in the area.
