CBS News: Austin vows "significant reaction" if Russia uses chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine
Washington — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Sunday a chemical or biological weapons attack by Russia in Ukraine would prompt a "significant reaction" from the United States, as well as global allies and partners.
"If a chemical or biological weapon was used, you'd see a significant reaction from not only the United States, but also the global community," Austin said in an interview on "Face the Nation."
"I don't want to speculate about what exactly would change our calculation. I think engaging in hypotheticals is probably not helpful here either, but this is a very serious step and as you heard our president say, we won't take that lightly."
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Update: US ambassador to UN vows aggressive response if Russia uses chemical weapons on Ukrainians (The Hill)
WNU Editor: The Kremlin is not listening to what the U.S. is saying right now.