Commander Of US Strategic Command Says Nuclear War Is Possible

US Navy Admiral Charles Richard. Lisa Ferdinando, Department of Defense 

Newsweek: Direct Conflict With Nuclear Powers Russia, China 'Possible'—U.S. Commander 

The U.S. Strategic Commander has spoken about the reality of the the U.S. entering a conflict with China and Russia following a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

According to a U.S. Department of Defense report published on Wednesday, Navy Admiral Charles A. Richard joined a panel discussion on the issues facing the U.S. regarding national security. 

This comes after Putin announced that Russia would further escalate the conflict in Ukraine.  

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Update #1: Conflict With a Nuclear-Capable Peer Possible, Says Stratcom Commander (US Department of Defense)  

Update #2: Nuclear war is possible – US commander (RT)  

WNU Editor: U.S. Strategic Commander Navy Admiral Charles A. Richard made his remarks on the possibility of nuclear war on the same week that the debate on funding America's nuclear arsenal is now on Congress' agenda .... Not Funding Strategic Weapons Programs Biggest Threat to U.S. Nuclear Triad, Says Panel (USNI News). I do not think this is a coincidence.