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Russia Warns Rising Tension With the West Could Result in Clash of Nuclear Powers

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Russia Warns Rising Tension With the West Could Result in Clash of Nuclear Powers

Russia Warns Rising Tension With the West Could Result in Clash of Nuclear Powers

Russia Warns Rising , Tension With the West , Could Result in Clash of Nuclear Powers.

On October 30, Russia's defense minister accused the United States of escalating tensions, threatening an open military conflict between nuclear powers.

On October 30, Russia's defense minister accused the United States of escalating tensions, threatening an open military conflict between nuclear powers.

Fox News reports that Sergei Shoigu made the remarks while speaking at a defense forum in Beijing.

Washington for years has deliberately undermined and destroyed the foundations of international security and strategic stability, including the system of arms control agreements, Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister, via Fox News.

Washington for years has deliberately undermined and destroyed the foundations of international security and strategic stability, including the system of arms control agreements, Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister, via Fox News.

According to Shoigu, the U.S. and its Western allies' efforts to expand its presence in Asia poses a threat to Russia.

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The Western line of steady escalation of the conflict with Russia carries the threat of a direct military clash between nuclear powers, which is fraught with catastrophic consequences, Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister, via Fox News.

Russia's defense minister added that Moscow remains open to reaching a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine, given the right conditions.

Russia's defense minister added that Moscow remains open to reaching a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine, given the right conditions.

At the same event, China’s second-ranking military official and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, refrained from directly mentioning the U.S. .

At the same event, China’s second-ranking military official and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, refrained from directly mentioning the U.S. .

In his remarks, Zhang criticized "certain countries" that continue to stir up "troubles around the world.".

According to Zhang, China is "willing to develop military ties with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.".

According to Zhang, China is "willing to develop military ties with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.".

In August of 2022, China suspended all military communication with the U.S., following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan.

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In August of 2022, China suspended all military communication with the U.S., following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan.


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