UN: Risk Of Nuclear War At Record High. Please Engage In Peace Talks, Russia And Ukraine.

Well, folks, don’t look now, but the “risk of a nuclear weapon being used is currently higher than at any time since the depths of the cold war,” according to the United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu.

The war in Ukraine — obviously — is what is driving that risk. Based on reports made during the UN’s security council on Friday, that war isn’t ending any time soon — as if there were any doubt of that. Americans should know it is not going to end any time soon, our commander-in-chief has said that our tax dollars and equipment will be supporting Ukraine in its battle against Russia for “as long as it takes” — whatever that means. The Swamp wants this war to continue — and so it will.

While Biden has been banging the war drums, Putin has been chatting with its neighbors and new BFF Belarus. Now, reports indicate that Russia will be stationing non-strategic nuclear weapons within Belarus territory. According to the UN, those will be in place for aerial use by July.

For its part, Russia denies such accusations.

“We are pursuing cooperation with Belarus without violating obligations,” Russian ambassador and Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday. “We are not transferring nuclear weapons. We are talking about the retrofitting of airplanes and training teams in the construction of a storage facility on the territory of Belarus.”

Yet he did make sure to note that Russia would respond to any “provocative measures” as it saw fit, while adding, “A nuclear war cannot be won.”

As has been the case for much of the war, Russia and the West aren’t exactly on speaking terms, to put it lightly. Both sides say that the other needs to leave Ukraine in order for the fighting to end, and both sides say that isn’t going to happen.

So, the war will persist at an essential stalemate, possibly inching closer and closer to World War III.

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Now, Ukraine has been fortifying troops and conducting practices along its border with Belarus. That has Belarus worried that Ukraine might try to invade Russia through its territory.

How did Belarusian leaders respond? Well, they first offered a proposal for an immediate ceasefire — which was rejected by Ukrainian leaders. Then Belarus essentially threatened to nuke the West if it tried entering its territory.

What does the U.S. have to say about all of this?

On Friday, Robert Wood, U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, told Russia, “Any use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine would have severe consequences and would fundamentally change the nature of this war.” He also called Russia’s accusations “ludicrous.”

Meanwhile, Nakamitsu from the UN was practically begging the two sides to come to the table and craft a peace plan.

“When it comes to issues related to nuclear weapons, all States must avoid taking any actions that could lead to escalation, mistake or miscalculation,” she said. “They should return to dialogue to de-escalate tensions urgently and find ways to develop and implement transparency and confidence-building measures.”

Yet again, dialogue isn’t on the table for Biden or Putin. So, the war will go on for the foreseeable future. If both sides don’t start talking soon, well, then maybe it really is the closest we’ve been to a nuclear war.

The views expressed in this piece are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Related: It Sure Sounds Like Biden Wants World War Over Ukraine

VIDEO: Dozens Hospitalized After Massive Tornado Rips Through Little Rock

Arkansas‘ capital city is reeling after a massive tornado blew through on Friday afternoon, sending dozens to the hospital and causing extensive damage.

Witnesses posted video of the funnel from several angles as it passed through the area, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Insane video of massive Tornado on the Ground in Little Rock taken from the 7th floor of Little Rock Baptist hospital.. Video by Kristal Benton from Medical Towers 1 pic.twitter.com/710L3RQj9k

— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) March 31, 2023

wife took this from baptist hospital in LR #Tornado #littlerock #Arkansas pic.twitter.com/VqskSxjxGE

— Jesse Forrester (@Jwforr) March 31, 2023

This is the tornado as it moved through Little Rock this afternoon – our field meteorologist @AlaStormTracker saw debris lofted, he is joining us now on WeatherNation to discuss the storm and damage pic.twitter.com/O4hraIjFmi

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) March 31, 2023

Videos show a powerful tornado moving through Little Rock, Arkansas. A significant tornado outbreak is underway in the South and Midwest, as millions are under a severe weather threat. There are a "significant" number of injuries, authorities say. https://t.co/rgm2GnFeUB pic.twitter.com/12zwTm9Nmt

— ABC News (@ABC) April 1, 2023

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced in a tweet that he had been in contact with Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, asking for the state to provide any assistance the people impacted might need.

“I have been in contact with Gov. @SarahHuckabee Sanders to request National Guard assistance with our response to the tornado emergency,” he said. “Again, please stay away from the affected areas to allow emergency responders access.”

Sanders’ response was quick: “Here at the Capitol I just signed an executive order declaring that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Arkansas due to today’s severe weather. We will spare no resource to assist with response and recovery efforts for Arkansans impacted.”

Here at the Capitol I just signed an executive order declaring that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Arkansas due to today’s severe weather. We will spare no resource to assist with response and recovery efforts for Arkansans impacted. pic.twitter.com/FsY47vOusn

— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) March 31, 2023

“I’ve activated the Arkansas National Guard. They will be assisting Arkansas State Police and local law enforcement around the state,” she added.

I’ve activated the Arkansas National Guard. They will be assisting Arkansas State Police and local law enforcement around the state.

— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) March 31, 2023

Reports of casualties began pouring in almost immediately as people began to make their way into hospitals for treatment. Mayor Scott issued a statement saying that he already knew of two dozen who had been injured.

At this time, we know of 24 people who have been hospitalized at Little Rock hospitals and we are not aware of any fatalities in Little Rock at this time. Property damage is extensive and we are still responding. #LRwx #ARwx,” he said.

At this time, we know of 24 people who have been hospitalized at Little Rock hospitals and we are not aware of any fatalities in Little Rock at this time. Property damage is extensive and we are still responding. #LRwx #ARwx

— Frank Scott, Jr. (@FrankScottJr) March 31, 2023

Cara Wade, a spokeswoman for Baptist Health medical centers in Little Rock and North Little Rock, confirmed to The New York Times that they were already treating 21 patients who had been injured during the tornado — and several of them were critical.

The damages reported so far have been extensive — roofs were ripped from homes and businesses, churches and schools sustained heavy damages, vehicles were flipped, and trees and street signs were bent or felled altogether.

The Baptist church on Donavan Briley Blvd south of camp Robinson in NLR sustained heavy damage pic.twitter.com/D8keT9OeqL

— James Bryant (@KATVJames) March 31, 2023

Wynne high school sustained HEAVY damage #arwx pic.twitter.com/JjQ9zCRCED

— James Bryant (@KATVJames) March 31, 2023

Calais Forest Apartments in west Little Rock from David Cole… pic.twitter.com/2FmWXEBmVO

— James Bryant (@KATVJames) March 31, 2023

Stop sign is twisted but still standing in Burns Park in NLR pic.twitter.com/N0F3qrYe2g

— James Bryant (@KATVJames) April 1, 2023

According to the NYT report, by Friday evening, some 90,000 people in Arkansas were still without power.

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