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Articles with tag "Nuclear Weapons"
military commitments
Putin: Russia Will Improve Nuclear Combat Readiness
Adds further comments by Putin and Shoigu Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would continue developing its military potential...
opinion
Nigel Gould-Davies
After Mobilization, the Kremlin Is Turning to 'Dirty Bomb' Diplomacy
Russia has ramped up the claim, internationally and domestically, that Ukraine is preparing to use a ‘dirty bomb’. This is a major escalation...
exploring possibilities
Russian Military Discussed Nuclear Weapons Use in Ukraine – NYT
Russian military officials recently met to talk about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing...
stocking up
Russians Buy Up Iodine Tablets Amid Heightened Nuclear Rhetoric
President Vladimir Putin’s veiled threats to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine have fueled huge increases in demand for iodine pills in Russia, the...
opinion
Vladimir Frolov
Strategic Procrastination: What’s Russia’s Game With Nuclear Signaling?
Moscow desperately needs to stop Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Russian troops are losing their combat effectiveness, barely hanging on to the territory...
misinterpreted words
Moscow Fumes Over ‘Monster’ Zelensky’s Preemptive Strike Calls
Russian officials voiced anger over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks Thursday on preventive strikes that his spokesman later said...
Liveblog
Ukraine War: Biden Warns of Nuclear ‘Armageddon’
shifting posture
Russia Sends ‘Signal to West’ With Nuclear Maneuvers
The Russian military’s movements of nuclear-capable assets appear to be intended to send a “signal” to the West amid its losses in Ukraine...
Private warning
U.S. Warns Russia of 'Catastrophic ' Consequences of Nuclear Strike
The United States has warned Russia privately of "catastrophic" consequences if it uses nuclear weapons as part of the Ukraine invasion, top U.S. officials...
Unraveling ties
Russia Suspends Arms Inspections Under Treaty With U.S.
Russia’s foreign ministry said facilities that are subject to inspections under the New START treaty will be "temporarily" exempt from inspections.
Putin's ally
Ukraine War Must End To Prevent Nuclear ‘Abyss,’ Lukashenko Tells AFP
The Belarusian leader insisted that Kyiv authorities can end the war if they re-start talks with Moscow and accept its demands.
opened silos
Russia Simulates Nuclear Strikes Near EU
Russia simulated launches of nuclear-capable Iskander missile systems near EU borders.
nuclear posture
U.S. Downplays Putin Nuclear Mobilization
State Department spokesman Ned Price said Washington sees "no reason" to change the alert levels of the U.S. nuclear force despite Putin's Sunday announcement...
Nuclear capabilities
Russia Test Fires Missiles as U.S. Warns Moscow 'Poised' to Invade Ukraine
Putin oversaw the military test-firing its latest hypersonic, cruise and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles from the Kremlin.
JOINT STATEMENT
World Powers Including Russia Vow to Prevent Spread of Nuclear Weapons
The five states put aside differences that have caused major tensions between both Russia and China and their Western partners.
bargaining chip
With Cutting-Edge Hypersonics, Russia Leads in New Arms Race
"No one except Russia has hypersonic weapons but everyone wants them," said one analyst.
growing stockpile
Russia, U.S. Boosted Nuclear Arsenals in 2020 Amid Global Decrease – Think Tank
The superpowers “appear to be increasing the importance they attribute to nuclear weapons in their national security strategies.”
RARE COMPROMISE
Putin Signs New START Extension
The New START treaty is the last remaining arms reduction pact between the former Cold War rivals.
genius diplomacy
Russia Opposed to Widening Scope of Iran Nuclear Deal
Moscow supports narrow focus on nuclear issues as U.S. weighs possible return.
FIRST MOVES
Biden Proposes New START Extension, Navalny Investigation
The nuclear arms deal is set to expire in two weeks.
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