The Ministry of Defense said that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rhetoric about the possible use of nuclear weapons will not affect US aid to Ukraine, CNN reports.

“Regarding the statements or messages coming from Russia, they do not affect the department’s commitment to continue working with our international partners and allies to provide Ukraine with the support it needs in the fight to defend its country,” he said. A Pentagon spokesman said. Air Force Brigadier General Patrick Ryder.

On Wednesday, Putin spoke about the possibility of using nuclear weapons.

“The territorial integrity of our Motherland, our independence and freedom will be ensured, I emphasize once again, by all the means at our disposal. And those who try to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the prevailing winds can turn.” their direction,” he said.

Ryder said Putin’s threats would not affect discussions about the types of lethal aid the US could provide.

“We’re going to continue those discussions, and we’re going to continue to think not only about what they need in the medium to long term, but what they need now,” Ryder said. “So I don’t see this situation affecting these talks,” he added.