12 countries, including China and Brazil, warned against nuclear threats

12 countries, including China, Brazil, Turkey and Kazakhstan, issued a joint statement warning against threats to use nuclear weapons. The statement was released at the UN headquarters as part of the General Assembly's high-level week.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Ukrinform.

The statement, in addition to China, Brazil, Turkey and Kazakhstan, was signed by South Africa, Indonesia, Algeria, Bolivia, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya, and Zambia.

“We call upon all parties to refrain from the use or threat of use of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear, chemical and biological weapons,” the document says.

It also emphasizes that civilian infrastructure, “in particular peaceful nuclear facilities and other energy facilities,” should not be targeted by military operations.

The signatories of the statement call for “a comprehensive and lasting settlement by the parties to the conflict through inclusive diplomacy and political means based on the UN Charter”.

The agency notes that Russia is not mentioned in the text, but is convinced that the warnings refer to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's recent statement on changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine that allow the use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states.

Author - Olena Madiak, 28/09/2024