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Biden says what the US will do if Russia uses chemical weapons

Jak Connor | Mar 25, 2022 4:06 AM CDT

US President Joe Biden gave a press conference in Brussels where he discussed what the US would do if Russia used chemical weapons in the Ukraine war.

Biden says what the US will do if Russia uses chemical weapons

Biden told reporters in Brussels that the US "would respond" if Russia began using chemical weapons in the Ukraine war and that the level and nature of the response would depend on the "nature of the use" . Additionally, Biden declined to comment on what intelligence suggests to the US that Russia may be considering using chemical weapons while also not going into any specifics about what that kind of response the US would have.

"We will respond," Biden told reporters. "The nature of the respond will depend on the nature of the use." Adding, "It would trigger a response in kind. We would make that decision at the time." The US president comments on relations between the US and China, saying that China's President Xi Jinping understands that if China sides with Russia it would come at great economic cost, and that China's economy is much more reliant on the West than Russia.

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North Korea in 'clear violation' of UN rules with powerful ICBM test

Adam Hunt | Mar 25, 2022 3:31 AM CDT

The missile test is North Korea's first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test since 2017.

North Korea in 'clear violation' of UN rules with powerful ICBM test

On March 24, North Korea conducted its most recent ICBM test, which flew for about 71 minutes, traveling 684 miles (1,100 kilometers) and reaching a peak altitude of 3,700 miles (6,000 kilometers). The previous ICBM test in 2017 launched a Hwasong-15 missile approximately 620 miles (1,000 kilometers), taking 54 minutes and reaching its highest altitude at 2,800 miles (4,500 kilometers).

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Ukraine reveals how many anti-tank/aircraft missiles it needs per day

Jak Connor | Mar 25, 2022 3:09 AM CDT

Ukraine is requesting more aid from the United States and has provided a list requesting hundreds of anti-tank/aircraft missiles.

Ukraine reveals how many anti-tank/aircraft missiles it needs per day

Ukrainian soldier holding the American-made FGM-148 Javelin.

Ukraine has updated its wish-list of military gear that its requesting from the US with hundreds more missiles that weren't previously included in the last list, according to CNN. The newly updated list features an increased number of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and Javelin anti-tank missiles, with Ukraine stating that it needs 500 of each per day.

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U.S. forms emergency team in case Russia turns to nuclear war

Adam Hunt | Mar 25, 2022 1:03 AM CDT

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has formed a new team to create contingency plans if Russia decides to use weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

U.S. forms emergency team in case Russia turns to nuclear war

The new team is named the "Tiger Team" and consists of national security officials tasked with creating plans in case Russia uses chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons to attack Ukraine. The team is also creating playbooks detailing the U.S. response if Russia is to enter a NATO country. The team was formed only four days after the invasion began, on February 28th.

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