The United States and the international community stand ready to give a significant response to any attempt by Russian forces to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Report informs, referring to Ukrinform.
"Of course, if Putin employs a chemical, biological weapon, I think he will see a reaction from the international community because that's a pretty serious step," said the U.S. Secretary of Defense.