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opinion Charles Digges

Russia's State Nuclear Giant Is Now Inseparable From Its War on Ukraine

The company's slick commercial rhetoric belies the fact that Rosatom is a company that is literally at war.

Russia Says It’s Ready to Help Mediate U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks

Russia has issued multiple appeals for de-escalation in recent weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Iran with military action.

Belarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says

A pact signed by Moscow and Minsk in December formalizes the two countries' intention to enhance their joint defense posture.

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow This Week to Discuss U.S. Nuclear Talks

An Iranian spokesman said the trip was "pre-planned" and would be "an opportunity to discuss the latest developments related to the Muscat talks."

Trump Offers to Take Control of Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants in Ceasefire Deal

“If the United States owned them, that would offer the best protection for this infrastructure and support Ukraine’s energy needs,” the White House...

What Do We Know About Russia’s Nuclear Weapons?

Russia's nuclear arsenal has come under renewed scrutiny since its strike on Ukraine with the new Oreshnik ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear...

Zelensky’s Nuclear Arms Comments ‘Dangerous Provocation’ – Putin

The Ukrainian leader had said "either Ukraine will have nuclear weapons, which will protect us, or we must have some kind of alliance."

Car Bomb Kills Security Chief at Ukraine's Russian-Held Nuclear Plant

Andriy Korotkiy was inside his vehicle when it was hit by an explosion at around 7:00 a.m. local time in the Russian-occupied city of Enerhodar, Kyiv said...

Putin Proposes Broader Criteria for Using Nuclear Arms

Under the proposed rules, Russia would consider any attack by a non-nuclear country supported by a nuclear power as a joint attack by both.

Zelensky Alleges Russia Plot on Nuclear Plants in Defiant UN Address

Zelensky seeks to rally support among world leaders weeks before a U.S. election that could sharply shift the stance of Ukraine's main backer.

UN Nuclear Head Says Discussed Kursk Plant Safety With Zelensky

Ukraine sent thousands of troops into the Kursk region on Aug. 6, triggering fighting less than 50 kilometers (30 miles) away from the nuclear plant.

Researchers Locate Possible Launch Site for Russia’s New Nuclear-Powered Missile – Reuters

The imagery "suggests something very unique, very different," one of the researchers said.

opinion Ruth Deyermond

Resetting U.S.-Russia Relations Would Be a Mistake

Envisaging a future reset with Russia is not pragmatism. It is wishful thinking.

Russia to Restrict Entry to Kursk Nuclear Plant Town

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Grossi warned that the plant's proximity to ongoing fighting was "extremely serious."

UN Nuclear Agency Chief Warns of Nuclear Risks During Kursk Plant Visit

Rafael Rossi said he would visit Kyiv next week to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Germany Says Will Not Be ‘Intimidated’ by Putin’s Nuclear Threats

Putin on Sunday threatened to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the plans go ahead.

Putin Threatens To Restart Production of Mid-Range Nuclear Weapons

Putin added that now in Russia "the development of a number of such systems is in the final stages."

Russia, Kyrgyzstan Sign Radioactive Decontamination Deal

Kyrgyzstan is still suffering from the environmental consequences of uranium and other heavy metals mining during the Soviet era.

Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills Near Ukraine

Putin ordered the drills earlier this month after a series of Western statements on the Ukraine conflict drew scorn in Moscow.

Moscow's Plans to Build Atop Radioactive Waste Pipes Spark Alarm from Experts, Industry

Thirty-eight years after Chernobyl, careless urban development risks unleashing another radioactive hazard beneath Muscovites’ feet.

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