Russia's nuclear potential expired in 1997 - Reznikov

This is reported by Forbes.

Reznikov explained that since the technical condition of the Russian nuclear weapons is questionable, the consequences of their use may be unpredictable for Russia itself.

Referring to the data of the 2nd President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, Reznikov noted that the validity period of the Russian nuclear potential expired in 1997, and no tests were conducted after the 1990s.

"When was the last time the Russians conducted a nuclear test? In the 90s, in Kazakhstan, at the corresponding test site. That is, they have not conducted any tests since the 90s. They have carriers, they have nuclear stocks, but how it all turns on, flies and works - no one knows, including them," Reznikov said. 

The Ukrainian Minister of Defense added that although the risk of using nuclear weapons is low, it cannot be completely ruled out, which is confirmed by international partners, including the US and UK.

As for the possible place of use of nuclear weapons, Reznikov emphasized that it is unlikely to be the frontline, as there are territories occupied by Russia and occupation troops nearby. According to the minister, the Russian Federation is trying to scare Ukraine.  At the same time, Reznikov expressed his belief that Ukrainians "can no longer be intimidated after Mariupol, Volnovakha, and Kharkiv".