U.S. warns Russia of 'castastrophic' consequences of nuclear strike
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. warns Russia of 'castastrophic' consequences of nuclear strike

The Hindu  

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 said. Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden's national security advisor, said in a separate interview Sunday that the United States has warned Russia at "very high levels" of "catastrophic consequences" for using nuclear arms. ‘Scare the whole world’ The United States and its allies would "respond decisively," Mr. Sullivan said on CBS's "Face the Nation." President Volodymyr Zelensky told "Face the Nation" that Mr. Putin's veiled nuclear threat "could be a reality," saying Russian military activity at nuclear power plants in Ukraine are "the first steps of his nuclear blackmail."

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Nobel laureate warns Putin about danger of nuclear weapons
2 weeks ago

Nobel laureate warns Putin about danger of nuclear weapons

Raw Story  

This year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Japan's atomic bomb survivors' group Nihon Hidankyo, on Monday urged Russia to stop issuing nuclear threats in a bid to prevail in its war in Ukraine. "President Putin, I don't think he truly understands what nuclear weapons are for human beings," said Terumi Tanaka, the 92-year-old co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo and a survivor of …

Map reveals safest states during a nuclear attack on US soil
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Map reveals safest states during a nuclear attack on US soil

Daily Mail  

Talk of nuclear war has once again ramped up since outgoing US president Joe Biden approved Ukraine to fire American-made missiles deep into Russia. The map predicts that Americans living on the east and west coast would be least impacted if another country initiated a nuclear attack on the US Those living in states like Florida, southern Georgia and California …

Putin gives Russian security guarantees to ally Belarus, including possible use of nuclear weapons
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin gives Russian security guarantees to ally Belarus, including possible use of nuclear weapons

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus on Friday to sign a treaty offering security guarantees for Moscow’s closest ally, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons to help repel an aggression. Speaking alongside Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasized that the new document includes the potential use of Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed to Belarus in response to an …

Senior UK military commander warns of a ‘third nuclear age’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Senior UK military commander warns of a ‘third nuclear age’

Associated Press  

LONDON — The head of Britain’s armed forces has warned that the world stands at the cusp of a “third nuclear age,’’ defined by multiple simultaneous challenges and weakened safeguards that kept previous threats in check. While the Cold War saw two superpowers held at bay by nuclear deterrence and the past three decades were characterized by international efforts to …

Why US, Russia are opting for brinkmanship instead of talks to end Ukraine war
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why US, Russia are opting for brinkmanship instead of talks to end Ukraine war

Firstpost  

The question is whether the US wants to raise the stakes and demonstrate Western support for Ukraine or if there is a larger game plan that involves tying Trump’s hands as far as negotiations are concerned The recent developments may not be enough to change the tide of war as far as Ukraine is concerned but have opened up a …

US to face 'dire threats' if Ukraine is made to accept Russia's terms, Nato chief warns Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US to face 'dire threats' if Ukraine is made to accept Russia's terms, Nato chief warns Trump

Firstpost  

Nato chief Mark Rutte said he has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face ‘dire threats’ if Ukraine is forced into making a peace deal that is favourable to Russia Nato chief Mark Rutte has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face “dire threats” if Ukraine is made to accept Russia’s terms. …

When Ukraine gave up world's 3rd-largest nuclear arsenal, did it set stage for Russian invasion?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

When Ukraine gave up world's 3rd-largest nuclear arsenal, did it set stage for Russian invasion?

Firstpost  

In the 1990s, Ukraine gave up the third-largest nuclear weapons arsenal in the world in lieu of security guarantees. Now, as Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to enter the fourth year in coming weeks, Putin has made threats of nuclear attack central to his messaging to Ukraine and the world. As Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union, …

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 29, 2024 13:55 IST - 6 MINS READ A surreal atmosphere currently loiters over Europe: a strange disconnect between festive preparations and the content of TV news bulletins and posts on social media. The day after Biden’s pronouncement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, eager to burnish Britain’s reputation as the US’ most stalwart ally, declared he would …

Russia will use all means of destruction if Ukraine acquires nuclear arms, warns Putin
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia will use all means of destruction if Ukraine acquires nuclear arms, warns Putin

Firstpost  

“If the country which we are essentially at war with now becomes a nuclear power, what do we do? We’ll be watching their every move,” said Putin in Kazakhstan A week after a New York Times report suggested that US President Joe Biden could give Ukraine nuclear weapons before he leaves office, President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Russia …

Putin in Kazakhstan: Russia can target ‘decision-making centres’ in Ukraine over ATACMS attacks
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin in Kazakhstan: Russia can target ‘decision-making centres’ in Ukraine over ATACMS attacks

Firstpost  

Putin said that the decision-making centres in Kyiv could fall target to Russia’s new Oreshnik missiles that have the capacity to travel “around three kilometres per second” Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that launching a barrage of missile attacks against Ukraine was Moscow’s way of “responding” to Kyiv’s use of Western weapons. ‘Russia to target decision-making centres’ Putin …

Nuclear attack unlikely despite Russia's warnings, US intelligence says
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nuclear attack unlikely despite Russia's warnings, US intelligence says

India Today  

The US decision to allow Ukraine to fire American weapons deeper into Russia has not increased the risk of a nuclear attack, which is unlikely, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's increasingly bellicose statements, five sources familiar with US intelligence told Reuters. A series of intelligence assessments over the past seven months have concluded nuclear escalation was unlikely to result from …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

Russia warns US against 'spiral of escalation' but says it will keep channels open
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia warns US against 'spiral of escalation' but says it will keep channels open

Hindustan Times  

By Mark Trevelyan Russia warns US against 'spiral of escalation' but says it will keep channels open - Russia warned the United States on Wednesday to halt what it called a "spiral of escalation" over Ukraine, but said it would keep informing Washington about test missile launches in order to avoid "dangerous mistakes". The comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei …

MTG claims Biden is ‘starting a nuclear war’ over claim of giving nukes back to Ukraine
3 weeks, 5 days ago

MTG claims Biden is ‘starting a nuclear war’ over claim of giving nukes back to Ukraine

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused President Joe Biden of leading Ukraine into a nuclear war by giving weapons to Ukraine following a brief reference in a New York Times article. That article read, in part: “Several officials even suggested that Mr. Biden could return nuclear weapons to Ukraine that were taken from it after the fall of the Soviet Union. …

Russia could deploy missiles in Asia if US missiles appear there: Deputy FM
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4 weeks ago

Russia could deploy missiles in Asia if US missiles appear there: Deputy FM

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-26 09:17 This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow, Russia. MOSCOW/KYIV - Russia is considering possibly deploying medium-range and short-range missiles in Asia if US missiles appear in the same region, local media reported Monday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. "The appearance of such US systems …

Russia could deploy missiles in Asia if US missiles appear there: Deputy FM
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4 weeks ago

Russia could deploy missiles in Asia if US missiles appear there: Deputy FM

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-26 09:17 This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow, Russia. MOSCOW/KYIV - Russia is considering possibly deploying medium-range and short-range missiles in Asia if US missiles appear in the same region, local media reported Monday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. "The appearance of such US systems …

Threat of world war is ‘serious and real’ Poland says as Putin steps up threats against West
1 month ago

Threat of world war is ‘serious and real’ Poland says as Putin steps up threats against West

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The war in Ukraine is …

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3
1 month ago

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3

Daily Mail  

Russia has warned that British support for Ukraine could 'lead to a collision between nuclear powers' in a grave threat as President Vladimir Putin vowed to launch more hypersonic missiles at targets in Ukraine. A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being launched as part of nuclear deterrence forces drills in Russia on October 29, 2024 Putin has said he will fire …

Einstein was right – ‘World War 4’ will be fought with sticks and stones
1 month ago

Einstein was right – ‘World War 4’ will be fought with sticks and stones

The Independent  

As a physicist who has done research in nuclear physics, including at Los Alamos National Laboratory, I am deeply concerned about the Biden administration’s and British government’s provocation of Russia, which is escalating weeks before Donald Trump is set to become president. As a physicist, and as one who loves humanity, I beseech the Biden administration and prime minister Starmer …

Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of global conflict as Russia escalates with hypersonic missile attack
1 month ago

Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of global conflict as Russia escalates with hypersonic missile attack

Firstpost  

After Russia fired a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at a Ukrainian city, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday said that recent events show that there is a real risk of a global conflict breaking out, according to a report Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk talks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House after meeting with President …

Russia issues warning to US, UK: ‘Hypersonic missile was a message’
1 month ago

Russia issues warning to US, UK: ‘Hypersonic missile was a message’

Live Mint  

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile test demonstrated Russia's ability to respond to the West if it continues to ignore its concerns. According to Reuters, Peskov said that the strike on Ukraine using a newly developed hypersonic ballistic missile was a message to the West that Russia will respond harshly to any "reckless" …

Russia informed US before IRBM attack on Ukraine, no change yet in nuclear posture
1 month ago

Russia informed US before IRBM attack on Ukraine, no change yet in nuclear posture

Firstpost  

Russia informed the United States before launching the ballistic missile attack on Ukraine, indicating that information-sharing mechanism between the two countries around powerful weapons remains active The photo shows a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launched during a test from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Northern Arkhangelsk region, Russia, on October 29, 2024. Russia informed the United States before attacking Ukraine with …

Russia's Vladimir Putin threatens to strike UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates
1 month ago

Russia's Vladimir Putin threatens to strike UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to strike the UK with a new ballistic missile which he used in Ukraine amid the ongoing war between the two countries, reported news agency PA Media. Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the UK with the use of a new ballistic missile The UK government issued a statement condemning Vladimir Putin for escalating the …

Russia sends ballistic warning
1 month ago

Russia sends ballistic warning

ABC  

Luke Siddham-Dundon: Russia has again sent a strong warning to Ukraine's nuclear-powered backers. Kathleen O'Connor: In Ukraine's south-east, the city of Dnipro has become a testing ground for a new Russian weapon. But later, in a televised address, Russia's President Vladimir Putin claimed it was a new medium-range non-nuclear hypersonic missile. Kathleen O'Connor: It comes after the US and UK …

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop
1 month ago

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop

Associated Press  

The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday in response to Kyiv’s use this week of American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into Russia, President Vladimir Putin said. “We believe that we have the right to use our weapons against military facilities of the countries that allow to use their weapons against our facilities,” …

Russia vows response against US missiles
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1 month ago

Russia vows response against US missiles

China Daily  

MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles into its territory for the first time on the 1,000th day of the conflict. A senior official told the Agence France-Presse that a strike on Russia's Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday "was carried out by ATACMS missiles", a reference to the US-supplied Army Tactical …

Photos this week: November 14-21, 2024
1 month ago

Photos this week: November 14-21, 2024

CNN  

It has now been more than 1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the conflict escalated Thursday when Russia launched a new non-nuclear ballistic missile on Ukraine’s Dnipro region. At least three people were injured in the attack, the head of the Dnipro’s military administration said. Both US and British/French-made missiles were fired into Russia by Ukraine, after US President …

Russia vows response against US missiles
1 month ago

Russia vows response against US missiles

China Daily  

MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles into its territory for the first time on the 1,000th day of the conflict. A senior official told the Agence France-Presse that a strike on Russia's Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday "was carried out by ATACMS missiles", a reference to the US-supplied Army Tactical …

Russia vows response against US missiles
1 month ago

Russia vows response against US missiles

China Daily  

MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles into its territory for the first time on the 1,000th day of the conflict. A senior official told the Agence France-Presse that a strike on Russia's Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday "was carried out by ATACMS missiles", a reference to the US-supplied Army Tactical …

Russia threatens nuclear response
1 month ago

Russia threatens nuclear response

ABC  

Sally Sara: ABC Listen, podcasts, radio, news, music and more. Kathleen Ferguson: Australia's Acting Prime Minister, Richard Marles, says Russia has gone too far. Luke Siddham Dundon: The ABC has heard of plans among Israel's top brass to try and end the war by starving and intensifying its siege in Gaza's north. Sally Sara: That's Senior business correspondent Peter Ryan …

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further
1 month ago

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday modified his country’s nuclear doctrine to broaden the circumstances in which the Kremlin could use nuclear weapons. As reported, the changes sanction their use when it’s under a coordinated attack, which includes a non-nuclear state attacking it with the backing of a nuclear state. Scarily, this shift comes amid reports of Ukraine having fired …

Kremlin warns of possible nuclear response if Kyiv uses Western-made missiles
1 month ago

Kremlin warns of possible nuclear response if Kyiv uses Western-made missiles

China Daily  

MOSCOW - Moscow's revised nuclear doctrine outlines the possibility of a nuclear response if Kyiv uses Western-made missiles against Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving Russia's updated nuclear doctrine on Tuesday. The spokesperson further said that Russia would view the use of Western non-nuclear missiles by Ukraine as an attack by …

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles
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1 month ago

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles

New Indian Express  

KYIV: Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. A senior official told AFP that a strike on Russia's Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday "was carried out by ATACMS missiles" -- a …

Nuclear threat in Russia-Ukraine war? Who's saying what
1 month ago

Nuclear threat in Russia-Ukraine war? Who's saying what

India Today  

The ominous sounds of nuclear sabre-rattling echoed around the world after Ukraine struck inside Russia for the first time with long-range missiles supplied by the US, drawing a furious response from Moscow. US ‘IMMENSELY CONCERNED’ The US State Department said it saw no need to adjust its nuclear posture following Russia’s announcement but criticised Moscow's nuclear rhetoric. RUSSIA DEFENDS NUCLEAR …

Kremlin warns of possible nuclear response if Kyiv uses Western-made missiles
1 month ago

Kremlin warns of possible nuclear response if Kyiv uses Western-made missiles

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-20 09:57 MOSCOW - Moscow's revised nuclear doctrine outlines the possibility of a nuclear response if Kyiv uses Western-made missiles against Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving Russia's updated nuclear doctrine on Tuesday. The spokesperson further said that Russia would view the use of Western non-nuclear missiles by …

Putin’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ will not deter UK support for Ukraine
1 month ago

Putin’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ will not deter UK support for Ukraine

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia’s “irresponsible rhetoric” on nuclear weapons will not deter UK …

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump
1 month ago

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Pentagon will send …

Russia starts mass-producing mobile nuclear bunkers capable of housing dozens and protecting against shockwaves and radiation - as Putin lowers threshold for launching nukes
1 month ago

Russia starts mass-producing mobile nuclear bunkers capable of housing dozens and protecting against shockwaves and radiation - as Putin lowers threshold for launching nukes

Daily Mail  

Russia has begun mass-producing mobile bomb shelters that can protect against shockwaves and radiation from a nuclear blast. Emergency personnel walk into radiation-resistant mobile bomb shelters in Nizhny Novgorod region in February last year Vladimir Putin this morning signed off on an updated version of the Kremlin's nuclear doctrine that broadens the scope for Moscow to turn to its fearsome …

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?
1 month ago

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?

Associated Press  

The 4-year-old document has a bland, bureaucratic title — “Basic Principles of State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence” — but its contents are chilling, especially with its newest revisions. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The revamped document describes nuclear weapons as “a means of deterrence,” …

1000 days of Ukraine-Russia war: Moscow flags first use of US-made missiles, Lavrov says West ‘wants escalation’
1 month ago

1000 days of Ukraine-Russia war: Moscow flags first use of US-made missiles, Lavrov says West ‘wants escalation’

Live Mint  

Threat of an US-Russia nuclear conflict escalated sharply this week as Ukraine fired long-range missiles at a military facility in the Bryansk border region. Without the Americans, it is impossible to use these high-tech missiles, as Putin has repeatedly said,” Reuters quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as telling reporters in Brazil. “Russia's new nuclear doctrine means NATO missiles fired …

Putin signs a new nuclear weapons doctrine in warning to the West over Ukraine, details
1 month ago

Putin signs a new nuclear weapons doctrine in warning to the West over Ukraine, details

Op India  

On Tuesday, 19th November, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine, only days after the US authorized Ukraine’s use of longer-range missiles against Moscow. According to the recently approved regulation, aggression against Russia or its allies by a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack. An earlier version of the document indicated …

‘That means World War 3’: Putin signs new nuclear weapons doctrine; top Russian official says ‘missiles fired against…’
1 month ago

‘That means World War 3’: Putin signs new nuclear weapons doctrine; top Russian official says ‘missiles fired against…’

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine on Tuesday — days after the US greenlit Ukrainian use of longer-range missiles against Moscow. “Russia's new nuclear doctrine means NATO missiles fired against our country could be deemed an attack by the bloc on Russia. That means World War III,” wrote former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev — currently the deputy …

Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine
1 month ago

Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. The signing of the doctrine, which says that any massive aerial attack on Russia could trigger a nuclear response, demonstrates Putin’s readiness to tap …

Putin Signs Decree Allowing Broader Use Of Nuclear Weapons As Ukraine War Reaches 1,000 Days
1 month ago

Putin Signs Decree Allowing Broader Use Of Nuclear Weapons As Ukraine War Reaches 1,000 Days

ABP News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that an attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. The signing of the doctrine, which states that any massive aerial attack on Russia could trigger a nuclear response, reflects Putin’s readiness to threaten …

Vladimir Putin Signs New Doctrine Lowering Threshold For Using Nuclear Weapons
1 month ago

Vladimir Putin Signs New Doctrine Lowering Threshold For Using Nuclear Weapons

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of its nuclear weapons, a move that follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory with American-supplied longer-range missiles. While the doctrine envisions a possible nuclear response by Russia to such a conventional strike, it is formulated broadly to …

Putin dares US with bold shift in nuclear policy amid Ukraine conflict
1 month ago

Putin dares US with bold shift in nuclear policy amid Ukraine conflict

Hindustan Times  

In a clear message to the US and the rest of the Western powers, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved revisions in its nuclear doctrine amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin's new decree aligns with his earlier remarks in September about revising the nuclear doctrine. Russia's announcement coincided with the US granting limited permission to …

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine
1 month ago

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of its nuclear weapons, a move that follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory with American-supplied longer-range missiles. Asked Tuesday if a Ukrainian attack with longer-range U.S. missiles could potentially trigger a nuclear response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov answered affirmatively, pointing …

Vladimir Putin signs revised Russian doctrine to lower threshold for potential nuclear strike
1 month ago

Vladimir Putin signs revised Russian doctrine to lower threshold for potential nuclear strike

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to the United States, signing a revised doctrine to lower the threshold for a nuclear strike just days after the Biden administration reportedly allowed Ukraine to fire American-made missiles deep into Russia. The updated doctrine, formally known as the "basics of state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence", outlines the threats …

Putin fine-tunes Russia’s nuclear doctrine after Biden’s arms decision on Ukraine, in clear signal to West
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1 month ago

Putin fine-tunes Russia’s nuclear doctrine after Biden’s arms decision on Ukraine, in clear signal to West

CNN  

CNN — President Vladimir Putin has updated Russia’s nuclear doctrine, two days after his US counterpart Joe Biden granted Ukraine permission to strike targets deep inside Russia with American-made weapons. In a phone call with reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted the changes mean that “the Russian Federation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression …

Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war
1 month ago

Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war

Al Jazeera  

Warning comes as President Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as ‘irresponsible’ by the West. Russia has said that Ukraine’s use of long-range ATACMS missiles against its territory marked a “new phase of the Western war” against Moscow, and has said it will react “accordingly”. While the doctrine envisions a possible nuclear response by …

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