UN Chief Warns Nuclear War in ‘Realm of Possibility’ Over Ukraine

UN Chief Warns Nuclear War in ‘Realm of Possibility’ Over Ukraine
A rocket launches from missile system as part of a ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile test launched from the Plesetsk facility in northwestern Russia on Dec. 9, 2020. Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that the prospect of a nuclear war is now “within the realm of possibility” as Russia continues its weekslong invasion of Ukraine.

Two weeks ago, the U.N. chief said at the time that the concept of a nuclear conflict is “inconceivable,” but he noted that the Kremlin’s decision to place its nuclear forces on high alert was a “chilling development.”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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