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United States nuclear warhead intercontinental ballistic missile. Republican senators have urged the US to nuclear bomb Russia. Photo/REUTERS
The Russian Embassy in Washington said the American senator’s call was irresponsible.
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Moscow’s diplomatic statement came shortly after the Mississippi Senator Wicker told Fox News TV that US President Joe Biden should keep the option of military action open against Russia.
“We started making mistakes when we took options off the table,” Wicker said. “That could mean that we participate, I’m not going to rule that out, nor am I going to rule out American troops on the ground.”
Most surprising, however, the Republican politician also called for Washington to consider launching nuclear weapons against Russia.
“The US also cannot rule out the first act of nuclear use against Russia,” he said.
“We don’t think that’s going to happen, but there are certain things in the negotiations if you’re going to be tough so you don’t get off the table, so I think the president should say that’s all on the table.”
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