MOSCOW, 11 March 2022, (TON): Nuclear war is impossible by definition, as it would mean the end of civilization.

This was stated by Igor Vishnevetsky, Deputy Director of the Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Foreign Ministry, during a discussion at the Valdai International Club.

He said “such a war is impossible. I think many specialists and experts understand what the consequences of a nuclear war could be.”

Vishnevetsky stressed that nuclear war cannot be by definition.

Tthe diplomat added “this is the end of civilization, it should not be allowed under any circumstances.”

Vishnevetsky said “the countries of the nuclear five; Russia, China, the USA, Britain and France, despite the contradictions that exist today, share the opinion that nuclear war is impossible.”

He said “we are five nuclear powers. Some of them have very serious contradictions among themselves. This is now noticeable against the backdrop of the Ukrainian crisis. Nevertheless, we are making a joint statement. This is a common understanding, the basis on which the understanding of the situation is based.”