President Biden Comments on Putin’s Escalating Threats and Biological Weapon Allegations
The US has raised concerns over Russia’s growing use of cyber threats in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with significant implications for global security. As the war intensifies, President Joe Biden highlighted Russia’s increasing desperation, suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “back is against the wall.” Biden’s remarks were made during a Business Roundtable event on March 21, 2022, following allegations that Putin may be considering the use of biological and chemical weapons.
In his address, Biden denounced the unfounded Russian claims that Ukraine possesses biological and chemical weapons, describing them as “false flags.” He warned that these claims could be a precursor to Russia’s own potential use of such weapons in the conflict, mirroring past accusations made by the Kremlin without evidence. Biden also referred to a recent US warning to Russia’s Security Council about the consequences of using such weapons, though the specifics of the response remain unclear.
Simultaneously, the US business community was put on alert for possible Russian cyber-attacks, with authorities emphasizing the need to brace for digital strikes targeting critical infrastructure. This announcement comes as Russia faces mounting international scrutiny over its invasion of Ukraine, with ongoing peace talks offering little hope for an immediate resolution to the crisis.
