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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Could Russia use chemical weapons in Ukraine and how would west respond?

Vladimir Putin
Western leaders are concerned Vladimir Putin could use chemical weapons to break civilians’ will to resist. Photograph: Reuters

Joe Biden was asked twice in a press conference on Thursday if Nato would respond with military action were Russia were to use chemical weapons in Ukraine, a fear raised repeatedly over the past few weeks by the US, UK and others.

Could Russia use chemical weapons in Ukraine?

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