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Yesterday, the US State Department formally accused #Russia of using chemical weapons (CW) against Ukraine, violating the Chemical Weapons Convention.

It also said Russia had used riot control agents as a method of warfare in #Ukraine .

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2 years ago I wrote in The Washington Post:

'...Should the progress of its military campaign continue to be slow and frustrating, however, the Russian leadership might become increasingly desperate for a breakthrough, and chemical weapons might beckon.'

washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/0…

Massive congratulations Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova - there is no one more deserving of, or suited for this position!

Honored to participate in and provide nuclear arsenal data to this DW News documentary: Mapping Out The New Nuclear Arms Race. Also comments by the always brilliant Hanna Notte
youtube.com/watch?v=46dzQ9…

More nuke data here: fas.org/issue/nuclear-…

Talking about all things #nuclear alongside the great Hans Kristensen in this explainer DW News

'Mapped out: Why the nuclear arms race is on again'

youtube.com/watch?v=46dzQ9…

Well, that was fast: US military personnel will withdraw from #Chad , at least temporarily: washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/…

Earlier this year, #Chad 's transitional president met #Putin in Moscow & defense ministry officials discussed deepening military cooperation interfax.ru/russia/941779

Big new report “Back in Stock” from our Russia team on the impact of sanctions on Russia’s defense industry. Bottom line: Russia has adapted with the vital help of Beijing. Note exports in dual use goods from China to Russia skyrocket after Putin and Xi met in March 2023. 1/