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The Biden administration on Tuesday said it would be “a major mistake” for Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine and that it is taking the threat of a dirty bomb seriously, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports from the White House.
“… This would be leading to severe consequences,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told the daily briefing. Her statement came in response to a question about the potential for Russia to use a dirty bomb.
Moscow has accused Ukraine of planning to use a “dirty bomb” on its own territory.
Jean-Pierre, in her turn, said “we must take this seriously because in the past we have seen Russia use allegations as a pretext to escalate.”
Separately, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder also told reporters on Tuesday that if Russia were to deploy a dirty bomb or other type of nuclear weapon in Ukraine, "there would be consequences" and those consequences "have been communicated to Russia at a variety of levels."
The Defense Department maintains sophisticated technical means of detecting nuclear or radiological detonations of any kind, the spokesperson mentioned.
"It's something that we take very seriously and continue to monitor 24/7," he added.
Alex Raufoglu
Washington D.C.
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On Wednesday, President Ilham Aliyev met with Kerry McCarthy, the UK Minister for International Energy and Climate. During the meeting, they discussed preparations for the upcoming climate conference COP29. According to the embassy's statement, the minister offered the UK's support for hosting COP29. The parties also discussed the importance of the transition to clean energy.
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On October 9, President Ilham Aliyev met with Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, to discuss preparations for COP29. During the meeting, Mohammed stated that the main theme of the upcoming conference would be financial issues. She expressed hope that the international community would establish new financial goals. In turn, Aliyev highlighted the cooperation with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other organizations in the preparation process for the conference. He emphasized that Baku is making efforts to achieve consensus at COP29.
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Despite his serious condition, Afghan Sadygov, the head of the “Azel TV” website arrested in Georgia, continues his hunger strike in the prison hospital and refuses medical assistance, his wife reported to Turan. According to her, Afghan called her on Wednesday from the medical center of the Georgian penitentiary service. "He is in serious condition, under medical supervision, but refuses all medical help. Afghan said he is only taking drinking water. He stated that he will continue to fight for his rights and freedom, even if he dies," his wife said.
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On October 9, President Ilham Aliyev received John Podesta, the US Presidential Advisor on International Climate Policy. Podesta reported that he had productive negotiations with Azerbaijani colleagues regarding COP29 and was pleased to exchange views on the matter with the President of Azerbaijan.
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