The Russian embassy in Washington issued a rebuke over the GOP lawmaker's 'irresponsible' comments on Fox News.
"This document confirms the commitment of the two countries to the principle that there can be no winners in a nuclear war," the statement said.
"It raises the question, whose interests are promoted by the senator calling for war—the Ukrainians or the U.S. military-industrial complex?"
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
GOP Senators Roger Wicker, Jim Inhofe pitch nuclear threat, arming Ukraine against RussiaRepublican Senators Roger Wicker and Jim Inhofe spoke Tuesday in support of sanctioning Russia and sending significant additional military support to Ukraine.
Les mer »
Biden warns Putin of sanctions, aid for Ukraine military if Russia invadesPresident Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that the West would impose 'strong economic and other measures' on Russia if it invades Ukraine, while Putin demanded guarantees that NATO would not expand farther eastward.
Les mer »
Ukraine says Russia sending snipers, tanks to border to 'provoke return fire' from its troopsRussian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden are expected to discuss Ukraine tensions during a high-stakes video call Tuesday.
Les mer »
Biden tells Putin that U.S. will respond if Russia ramps up its military action against UkrainePresident Joe Biden delivered a warning to Vladimir Putin over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Biden 'made clear that the U.S. and our Allies would respond with strong economic and other measures in the event of military escalation.'
Les mer »
Biden warns Putin of 'strong' response if Russia invades UkraineWith Putin moving more than 90,000 military troops to the Ukrainian border in recent weeks, administration officials have said they believe Russia could engage in military action.
Les mer »
Biden: US won't send troops to Ukraine to deter RussiaUS says it will not send troops to Ukraine in the wake of its border tensions with Russia, while promising prospective talks to address Moscow's concerns about NATO's expansion eastward
Les mer »