During his speech at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a notable remark highlighting the historical use of nuclear weapons by the United States. Putin emphasized that the US had set a precedent by utilizing nuclear bombs during World War II.
"The United States of America once set a unique precedent by using nuclear weapons." - President putin stated.
He went on to remind the audience that the US had dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, despite Japan not possessing nuclear weapons itself.
“I remind you that the only country in the world that has used nuclear weapons against a country that does not have nuclear weapons is the United States of America, which attacked the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki twice”
Putin's comments were made within the context of discussing the use of nuclear weapons in international conflicts. By referencing the actions of the United States, the Russian President highlighted the historical events that shaped global perceptions and norms regarding the utilization of such weapons. These devastating incidents of bombings occurred on August 6 and 9, 1945, resulting in the loss of more than 80,000 lives.
"They thought they had the right to do so. Such a precedent was created by the USA" Putin further emphasized.
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