Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has described as a provocation the speculation about Ukraine's possible creation of nuclear weapons and said that any step in this direction "will entail a corresponding reaction".

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said a formal invitation to join Nato is “the only way” Ukraine can survive Russia’s invasion, as the Ukrainian president urged western allies to endorse his plan to end the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is concerned about rumors of Ukraine allegedly planning to develop nuclear weapons. He threatened that Russia "will not allow" such a scenario, according to Meduza. Putin mentioned that he considers the discussions about the potential creation of nuclear weapons in Ukraine to be a provocation.