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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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Biden Proposes New START Extension, Navalny Investigation

The nuclear arms deal is set to expire in two weeks.

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