Russia’s War on Ukraine
Washington is sending Ukraine gas masks, hazmat suits and other materials to protect against Russia’s possible use of unconventional weapons.
The U.S. and its Western allies fear Russian President Vladimir Putin will order the use of chemical weapons to break Ukraine’s stiff resistance. | Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
By Alexander Ward
04/01/2022 01:18 PM EDT
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The United States has been quietly granting Ukraine’s request for protective equipment against a possible chemical weapons attack from Russia, four administration officials told POLITICO.
The U.S. and its Western allies fear Russian President Vladimir Putin will order the use of chemical weapons to break Ukraine’s stiff resistance. In turn, the Kremlin has leveled baseless accusations against the U.S. and Ukraine about bioweapons and chemical attacks, leading U.S. officials to fear Russia is plotting a false flag operation.