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Budanov stated that Russia is capable of launching a nuclear strike "at any moment" - The Times

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Kyrylo Budanov stated that Russia has the technical capability to launch a nuclear strike. However, intelligence currently sees no signs of preparation for such an attack.

Budanov stated that Russia is capable of launching a nuclear strike "at any moment" - The Times

The Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russia has the technical capability to launch a nuclear strike "at any moment and at any distance," however, there are currently no signs of preparation for such a scenario. He said this in an interview with The Times, reports UNN.

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Russia absolutely has the capability to carry out a nuclear strike at any moment and at any distance. Its nuclear capabilities allow for this. But it is, first and foremost, a matter of political will

- Budanov stated.

At the same time, he emphasized that Ukrainian intelligence currently sees no signs of preparation for such a strike.

I haven't seen any indicators of preparation for a nuclear strike. If there were any - I would know

- said the GUR chief.

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