The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said only Russia would use nuclear weapons in Europe, following evidence-free allegations by the Russian defence minister that Ukraine was preparing to use a 'dirty bomb' on its own territory.
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Zelenskiy pointed out that Russia was using 'nuclear blackmail' at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, 'phosphorus munitions' and 'banned anti-personnel mines against civilian infrastructure'. He said Russia was preparing to use the very weapon it was accusing Ukraine of holding.

The US and UK have dismissed Russia's claims, with the British defence ministry cautioning against using such allegations to escalate the conflict.

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