No new intelligence behind Biden nuclear war remarks says, White House

President Biden had said the world is closer to nuclear war than at any time since the Cuban missile crisis.

In statements this afternoon, the White House said the US has seen no reason to change its own nuclear posture.

Its spokesperson said Russia’s talk of using nuclear weapons was irresponsible, but added that it has no indications that Moscow is preparing to imminently use them.

President Biden’s comments show how seriously he takes the threats, the spokesperson added.