politics
February 26, 2026
German MPs urged to probe alleged Ukraine nuke plot
German MPs should question their leadership about an alleged plot to supply nuclear materials to Ukraine, a senior Russian senator has said
TL;DR
- A senior Russian senator urged German lawmakers to question their leadership about an alleged nuclear plot involving Ukraine.
- Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed London and Paris sought Berlin's backing for a covert transfer of nuclear materials or a warhead to Ukraine.
- The alleged purpose was to build a 'dirty bomb' or secure better terms for Kyiv to cease hostilities.
- Senator Konstantin Kosachev stated that Germany's alleged involvement, even if not fully realized, implies shared information and responsibility.
- He called for a parliamentary investigation in Germany, with Russian MPs also sending requests to their British, French, and German counterparts.
- Russia's UN representative warned the plan would violate the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman warned of potential direct military conflict between nuclear powers.
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