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Liz Truss was scared Vladimir Putin may fire nukes in last days as UK PM: Report

A report claimed that Liz Truss was very worried about nuclear threats made by Russia amid Moscow's faltering invasion of Ukraine.

Published on: Oct 30, 2022, 14:19:27 IST
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Former UK prime minister Liz Truss spent her final days in the office "obsessed" with the weather forecast after Russia's Vladimir threatened the use of a nuclear weapon, a report claimed.

Former Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss. (AP)
Former Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss. (AP)

Liz Truss who was chosen as the Conservative party leader on September 5 as Boris Johnson's successor at 10 Downing Street, quit her position becoming the shortest serving prime minister in British history.

Read more: 'Brighter days lie ahead': Liz Truss wishes Rishi Sunak every success as UK PM

A report in the Mirror claimed that Liz Truss was very worried about nuclear threats made by Russia amid Moscow's faltering invasion of Ukraine. Liz Truss felt that Vladimir Putin might use a nuclear weapon over the Black Sea, the report said.

“Liz was obsessed with the prevailing wind, watching the forecasts to see if she needed to trigger a Protect and Survive plan,” the report said.

Another report by the Daily Mail said that Liz Truss' personal phone was 'hacked' by agents and the messages were downloaded included discussions with international allies regarding the war in Ukraine.

 
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