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Biden Warns Russia May Resort To More Severe Tactics, Including Chemical Weapons Usage In Ukraine

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US President says Putin under pressure due to strong Ukrainian resistance

The President of the United States has warned there's a danger Russia may resort to more severe tactics, like the use of chemical weapons, in Ukraine

Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin has his "back against the wall" due to the strong resistance from Ukrainian forces.

Elsewhere, the Ukrainian President has suggested his nation commits not to join NATO - only if Russia pulls back its troops and agrees to a ceasefire.

Speaking through a translator, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's prepared to discuss the issue, but any deal would be put to a referendum:

 

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