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USA takes Putin's words about nuclear weapons seriously – White House
KYIV. Sept 21 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Washington takes Russian President Vladimir Putin’s words about nuclear weapons seriously, but does not yet see the need to change strategic positions, U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.
"We always have to take that kind of rhetoric seriously. It’s not like he’s been talking for the past seven months. We took it seriously," Kirby said in response to a reporter’s question. "We’re monitoring as best we can – their strategic posture. So if we have to, we can alter ours. We’ve seen no indication that that’s required right now," he added.
Earlier on Wednesday, Putin warned those who are trying to blackmail Russia with nuclear weapons that the "wind rose" could turn in their direction.
The Russian President noted that "when the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, we will certainly use all the means at our disposal to protect Russia and our people. This is not a bluff."
