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Putin, Xi Hail Ties at Launch of Work on Nuclear Plants in China

"We can say that Russian-Chinese relations have reached the highest level in history," Putin said.

close monitoring

Russia to Measure Radioactivity at Sunk Nuclear Sub

The Komsomolets submersible has been leaking radioactive fuel into the Norwegian Sea for more than 30 years.

business not wanted

Czechs to Exclude Russia From $7Bln Nuclear Tender

Over the weekend, Prague expelled 18 Russian diplomats over a deadly 2014 blast, sparking backlash from Moscow.

atomic tensions

Kremlin Denounces UK Plan to Increase Nuclear Arsenal

The Kremlin said Britain's reversal of its previous commitment to reduce its stockpile "harms international stability."

energy expansion

Putin, Erdogan Launch New Phase of Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

Putin said he expected the project to "improve the Russian-Turkish partnership in all its facets."

nuclear negotiations

Putin, Biden Should Aim for More Arms Curbs – Gorbachev

"Experience shows that it is necessary to meet and negotiate," the last Soviet leader said.

final formality

U.S. Extends New START Nuclear Treaty With Russia as Rifts Rise

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off last Friday on legislation extending the accord.

Putin Hails Extension of New START Treaty

Russian lawmakers unanimously voted to ratify the agreement to prolong New START in a rare moment of cooperation between Moscow and Washington.

Putin Submits Bill to Extend New START by 5 Years

The legislation was published after Putin and new U.S. President Joe Biden held their first phone call Tuesday evening.

'Constructive and Principled'

Moscow, Tehran Call for 'Rescue' of Iran Nuclear Deal

Time is running out for signatories to restore the nuclear deal and bring all parties back on track.

nuclear reduction

Kremlin Welcomes U.S. Offer to Extend Nuclear Pact, Seeks 'Details'

The accord is the last arms control agreement between the former Cold War rivals.

underwater drone

Russia Building Coastal Base for ‘Doomsday Nuke’ – Reports

The base is aimed at extending the Poseidon's service life.

early turnaround

Russian Nuclear-Powered Ship Turns Back After Emergency Repairs

Green activists have expressed concern that the vessel will be sailing past several European countries on its way home during the winter storm season.

Russia to Open Nuclear Warship Logistics Hub in Sudan

The Russian Navy will station up to four warships and up to 300 service members in a Sudanese port.

impenetrable bunker

Putin Announces Nuclear Attack-Proof Command Post

Putin emphasized the need to continue working in combat conditions “even in the event of a nuclear strike.”

heightened activity

‘Stumbling Into a New Arms Race’: Imagery Shows Russia Preparing for Nuclear-Powered Missile Test

The analysis came out as Russia and the U.S. edged closer to breaking an impasse over extending the New START treaty.

U.S., Russia Edge Back Towards Talks on Nuclear Arms Pact

The two sides were closer to breaking an impasse in long-running talks aimed at extending the New START treaty.

Russia Offers U.S. One-Year Freeze on Nuclear Warhead Numbers

The White House had described Russia's previous proposal as a "non-starter" unless accompanied by the freeze.

Putin Proposes One-Year Extension of New START Treaty

Tensions have raged for months over the fate of New START, which caps the number of nuclear warheads held by Washington and Moscow.

U.S. Says 'Agreement in Principle' With Russia on Extending Key Nuclear Pact

With U.S. elections three weeks away, the Trump administration signaled it was willing to keep the treaty largely as is for now.

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