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<\/p>\nTHE UK, Russia, US, China and France have admitted "no one can win a nuclear war" in a stark and rare joint warning amid mounting fears World War 3 could erupt.<\/p>\n
The superpowers put aside their differences and pledged to stop the spread of atomic weapons to avoid a catastrophic nuclear Armageddon. <\/p>\n
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In an explosive statement released by the five countries, who are all permanent members of the UN Security Council, they calmed fears of an incoming deadly fallout despite bubbling tensions across the globe. <\/p>\n
The Kremlin published the joint declaration on Monday, which read: "We affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.<\/p>\n
"As nuclear use would have far-reaching consequences, we also affirm that nuclear weapons \u2014 for as long as they continue to exist \u2014 should serve defensive purposes, deter aggression, and prevent war."<\/p>\n
The English-language version of the statement released by the White House went on to discuss the countries united goal of creating an atmosphere of security.<\/p>\n
It also cited the importance of addressing nuclear threats and of preserving and complying with non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control agreements.<\/p>\n
"We each intend to maintain and further strengthen our national measures\u00a0to prevent unauthorised or unintended use of nuclear weapons," the statement continued.<\/p>\n