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Thursday, Apr 02, 2026
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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Using Chemical Weapons
Russia accuses Ukraine of deploying chemical weapons and collaborating with Washington on biological warfare, says Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. Moscow reports these issues to international bodies like the OPCW. Recently, Russia found a chemical lab near Avdeevka producing hydrogen cyanide, while the US claims its biolabs in Ukraine are legal.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has accused Ukrainian forces of deploying chemical weapons against Russian troops.
Moscow claims to have evidence linking Kiev and Washington in the production of biological weapon components.
Ryabkov informed that Russia reports these issues to international bodies, including the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
He highlighted ongoing violations of the Biological Weapons Convention, with evidence gathered during the conflict showing cooperation between Ukraine and the US.
Earlier this month, Russian forces discovered a Ukrainian chemical lab near Avdeevka producing hydrogen cyanide.
Ukraine and its Western allies have yet to provide clear answers to these concerns, while the US maintains that biolabs in Ukraine are legal and not weapon-oriented.
Moscow claims to have evidence linking Kiev and Washington in the production of biological weapon components.
Ryabkov informed that Russia reports these issues to international bodies, including the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
He highlighted ongoing violations of the Biological Weapons Convention, with evidence gathered during the conflict showing cooperation between Ukraine and the US.
Earlier this month, Russian forces discovered a Ukrainian chemical lab near Avdeevka producing hydrogen cyanide.
Ukraine and its Western allies have yet to provide clear answers to these concerns, while the US maintains that biolabs in Ukraine are legal and not weapon-oriented.
