The United States "
does not intend to use chemical weapons whatever the circumstances
", that is to say even if Russia uses them in Ukraine, assured Friday, March 25 the adviser to the U.S. National Security Jake Sullivan, aboard Air Force One.
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During an exchange with the press, however, he warned that Moscow would pay "
a very high price
" in the event of the use of chemical weapons, clarifying remarks the day before by President Joe Biden who had promised a "
response
" in such a scenario, but remaining evasive on the "
nature
" of this response.