NTD News: European Intelligence Confirms Russia’s Use of Banned Chemical Weapons in Ukraine

Jul 10, 2025

This video interview first appeared on NTD.com.

European intelligence agencies say they have confirmed Russia has deployed banned chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces. This marks a serious breach of international law under the Chemical Weapons Convention and signals a dangerous escalation in the conflict. The use of such substances not only inflicts physical harm but also instills psychological fear on the battlefield. In the following interview, Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur, an internationally recognized CBRN warfare expert and current Vertical Market Manager for Safety & Security Applications at Rigaku Analytical Devices, explores the implications of this violation, how it underscores the need for robust chemical threat detection, and what it means for global security and preparedness.

View the interview here.
 

Views expressed in this article are the opinions of the correspondent and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

 

 

Dr. Brodeur has experience developing CBRN strategy, plans, and training programs at all echelons of Department of Defense; strategic, operational, and tactical. Formally trained at the US Army Command and General Staff College and the US Army War College, Jeff earned a Master’s in Strategic Studies. His past performance includes senior battle staff at the Army Division (2-star), Army Service Component (3-star), and Geographic Combatant Command (4-star). Jeff's last military duty assignment was the Assistant Commandant for the US Army Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear schoolhouse and Regimental headquarters where he expertly managed the professional military education curriculum, training, and administrative management of an annual student load of approximately 8,000. Mr. Brodeur is an internationally recognized CBRN expert with conference keynote speaker and panel member experience in USA, Canada, Iraq, Brazil, Sweden, and Italy. In private industry, Dr. Brodeur led CBRN survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs. As a CBRN executive he has served Department of Energy activities to include Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Savannah River Site, and the office of International Nuclear Security. Mr. Brodeur was the project lead, subject matter expert, and instructor for developing and presenting a suite of 18 United Nations Counter CBRN courses. Jeff serves as President for the Chemical Corps Regimental Association (CCRA).

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