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UN: Risk of using nuclear weapons is high
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- 05 October, 2021
- 05:32
In 2020, global military spending rose to about USD 2 trillion, said Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Report informs.
According to her, the growing hostility between states in the international arena has led to a high risk of using nuclear weapons.
"Not only nuclear weapons but also conventional weapons continue to be a threat to peace. Compared to 2019, global military spending has increased by 2.6% to USD 2 trillion in 2020," Izumi Nakamitsu said.
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