Thursday, 3 March 2022 (YJC)_ Announcing the postponement of the new intercontinental ballistic missile test, a Pentagon spokesman said Washington did not want to take any action that could lead to a misunderstanding with Russia.
Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said Thursday morning that Washington had no plans to take any action that could lead to a misunderstanding of Russia's nuclear readiness.
Kirby told a news conference at the Pentagon:
Russia's provocative actions against its nuclear arsenal are unacceptable. We are confident in our strategic position and ability to defend ourselves and our allies.
According to American media, he added:
The Russians are changing position and trying to delay their military operations against the Ukrainian resistance.
A Pentagon spokesman denied the allegations in a statement issued Friday stating "Similar, baseless allegations concerning Russia's intelligence have been made more than once.
Russian forces face many obstacles, and the Ukrainians are slowing them down. The Russian forces stopped and did not advance towards Kiev, and the Russian military convoy is facing logistical problems on its outskirts.
Regarding some reports of Russian domination of the city of Kherson, Kirby claimed:
Kherson is still in conflict and the Ukrainians are fighting it. Despite the constant bombing of Russia, there is great Ukrainian resistance against Russian forces in Kherson. The declaration of Russian forces in control of Kherson is incorrect.
Accordingly, he also added:
We work with international and non-governmental organizations to help Ukrainians at the humanitarian level. We call on Russia to reduce its intensity on the nuclear issue.
A Pentagon spokesman also said:
The Secretary of Defense postponed the launch of the Minoteman 3 continental ballistic missile to confirm that our nuclear force is responsible.
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