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Articles with tag "Nuclear"

'THIN TRICKLE'

Steam Leak Detected at Russian Nuclear Plant

Russia took one of its nuclear reactors offline after detecting a steam leak, but said radiation levels were normal.
sunken subs

Russia to Lift Radioactive Time Bombs From Ocean Floor in 2030

Two rusty nuclear submarines will be raised from the sea beds of the Barents and Kara Seas and brought to a shipyard for safe decommissioning.
risky situation

Wildfires Near Russia’s Nuclear Research Center Spark State of Emergency

The fires have reached the closed city of Sarov, which has been a center for nuclear weapons research since the Soviet era.
'flying chernobyl'

Satellite Imagery Shows Russia Readying ‘Burevestnik’ Nuclear Missile Test – CNN

The Burevestnik, part of Russia's advanced weapons program, made headlines in 2019 after a failed test led to a deadly recovery mission.
flying fortress

Russia Starts Building Upgraded ‘Doomsday Plane’ – Reports

The top-secret planes are designed to protect the Russian president and other top officials in the event of a nuclear war.
energetic partnership

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.
nuclear pact

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.
tight deadline

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.
strategic spot

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.”
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