Risk of military incidents on Belarus-Ukraine border quite high: Lukashenko
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Risk of military incidents on Belarus-Ukraine border quite high: Lukashenko

Al Jazeera  

President also said there could be an ‘apocalypse’ if Russia used nuclear weapons in retaliation for Western actions. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said that the risk of military incidents along his country’s border with Ukraine was quite high, according to Russia’s state-run RIA news agency. Belarus had moved several combat-ready battalions from Vitebsk region, situated on its border with Russia, to the western limits of the country, he said on Thursday, as delegates of the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly unanimously approved a new military doctrine emphasising that Belarus is a peace-loving country. Russian state news agency TASS quoted Lukashenko as saying there could be an “apocalypse” if Russia used nuclear weapons in retaliation for Western actions.

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Poland asks Trump to give them NUKES days after issuing households with survival guides and warning ALL men will undergo military training
2 days, 23 hours ago

Poland asks Trump to give them NUKES days after issuing households with survival guides and warning ALL men will undergo military training

Daily Mail  

Poland has requested Trump to give them nukes just days after issuing households with survival guides and warning that all men will undergo military training. Polish President Andrzej Duda called on the United States to transfer its nuclear weapons to Poland, urging an eastward 'shift of the NATO infrastructure' in an interview with the Financial Times on Thursday. Polish President …

Russia's upper house ratifies Nato-like military pact with Belarus
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia's upper house ratifies Nato-like military pact with Belarus

Firstpost  

The Federation Council, the upper house of Russia’s parliament, has approved a law ratifying the Russia-Belarus Union State Treaty on Security Guarantees, which was signed in Minsk on December 6, 2024, according to a report The Federation Council, the upper house of Russia’s parliament, has approved a law ratifying the Russia-Belarus Union State Treaty on Security Guarantees, which was signed …

Russian soldiers in Ukraine defending 'national interests', future of Russia, says Putin
3 weeks ago

Russian soldiers in Ukraine defending 'national interests', future of Russia, says Putin

Firstpost  

The comments come ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, which triggered the deadliest armed conflict in Europe since World War II Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday his soldiers in Ukraine are defending “national interests” and vowed “unchanged” determination to strengthen the country’s armed forces in a rapidly changing world. The comments come ahead of the …

Russia and Belarus will hold a joint military drill in September
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russia and Belarus will hold a joint military drill in September

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia and Belarus will hold a joint military exercise in September, officials said Thursday, part of efforts by the two neighbors and allies to expand their military ties amid the fighting in Ukraine. Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus with an iron hand for over 30 years and has relied on Kremlin subsidies and support, …

Zelensky warns that Putin will ‘100%’ occupy Europe if US withdraws Nato support
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Zelensky warns that Putin will ‘100%’ occupy Europe if US withdraws Nato support

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 Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that …

Radiation levels normal as Ukraine says Russia hit Chernobyl nuclear power plant
1 month ago

Radiation levels normal as Ukraine says Russia hit Chernobyl nuclear power plant

Firstpost  

The Kremlin rejected that its military targets Ukrainian nuclear sites, while the European Union said the attack was “reckless” and showed Russia was “not looking for peace” The Kremlin rejected that its military targets Ukrainian nuclear sites. Source: X Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl …

Russian strikes near Ukrainian nuclear sites raise concerns over Kyiv’s preparedness
1 month, 1 week ago

Russian strikes near Ukrainian nuclear sites raise concerns over Kyiv’s preparedness

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 Moscow’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s …

Russian attacks near Ukrainian nuclear infrastructure heighten scrutiny of Kyiv’s preparedness
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1 month, 1 week ago

Russian attacks near Ukrainian nuclear infrastructure heighten scrutiny of Kyiv’s preparedness

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Moscow’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure this winter have heightened scrutiny over the Ukrainian Energy Ministry’s failure to protect the country’s most critical energy facilities near nuclear power sites. “The switchyards that handle electrical routing from nuclear power plants are a vital component of Ukraine’s nuclear energy infrastructure — powering homes, schools, hospitals and other critical …

IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from Russia attacks on Ukraine power grids
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1 month, 1 week ago

IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from Russia attacks on Ukraine power grids

Al Jazeera  

Moscow has constantly bombarded Ukraine’s energy infrastructure throughout its three-year invasion, although it has avoided direct strikes on nuclear plants. The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has sounded the alarm about the continued risk of nuclear accidents as a result of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s power grid. “I’m at Kyivska electrical substation – an important part of Ukraine’s …

Russia brushes off Trump’s threats on Ukraine
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia brushes off Trump’s threats on Ukraine

Live Mint  

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has angled for a summit with U.S. President Trump where the two leaders could hash out a settlement amenable to Moscow, analysts say. President Trump’s initial attempts to lure Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table on Ukraine have been met with what essentially amounts to a shrug. “We don’t see anything new here," Kremlin spokesman …

Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of ‘Europe’s last dictator’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of ‘Europe’s last dictator’

Associated Press  

The last time Belarus staged a presidential election in 2020, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner with 80% of the vote. Human rights activists say Belarus holds about 1,300 political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, the founder of the country’s top rights group, Viasna. Lukashenko’s maneuvers before the election Although Lukashenko’s current term doesn’t expire …

Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears
2 months ago

Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears

Al Jazeera  

The US president-elect has repeatedly promised to end the conflict in Ukraine, but the Kremlin has not endorsed any plans so far. “The intrigue of the whole situation is that Trump, his team, the Kremlin, Kyiv, or Europe – no one knows what will happen.” ‘Completely different’ understandings of the conflict In December, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed reported …

Putin threatens there is a real risk of WW3 erupting, accusing the West of 'escalating the situation' and warning 'the dangers are increasing'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin threatens there is a real risk of WW3 erupting, accusing the West of 'escalating the situation' and warning 'the dangers are increasing'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has warned that World War Three could erupt if the West continues 'escalating the situation' in his latest existential threat over the war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russia-1, Putin warned that World War Three could still erupt He remained defiant in the face of what he called Western 'escalation' Ukrainian Ground Forces fire with a Leopard 2A4 tank …

Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says
3 months ago

Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest hypersonic ballistic missile. His remarks came after he and President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty last week that gave security guarantees to Belarus, Moscow’s closest ally, including the possible use of …

Map reveals safest states during a nuclear attack on US soil
3 months, 1 week 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 signs agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally Belarus
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3 months, 1 week ago

Putin signs agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally Belarus

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 Russian President Vladimir Putin visited …

Putin signs agreement offering Russia’s security guarantees to ally Belarus
3 months, 1 week ago

Putin signs agreement offering Russia’s security guarantees to ally Belarus

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — 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 …

Russia, Belarus set to sign mutual security treaty: Here are 3 key things about the deal
3 months, 1 week ago

Russia, Belarus set to sign mutual security treaty: Here are 3 key things about the deal

Firstpost  

The treaty will formalise mutual security guarantees, ensuring both nations commit to safeguarding each other’s interests. It will integrate nuclear defence and coordinated military exercises as well Russia and Belarus are set to finalise a mutual security treaty amid heightened tensions with the West. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the treaty on Friday, calling it a “reciprocal initiative” that is …

Putin gives Russian security guarantees to ally Belarus, including possible use of nuclear weapons
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least 12 people
3 months, 1 week ago

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least 12 people

Al Jazeera  

Governor says strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region sets a service station on fire, killing at least 10 people. The Russian military also struck the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday, the local governor said, killing at least two people. Friday’s attacks came as Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, in Belarus’s capital of …

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Al Jazeera  

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets. Last week, a defence industry site in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, which President Vladimir Putin described as a response to “NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia”. “I don’t think rockets will fall …

Putin in Kazakhstan: Russia can target ‘decision-making centres’ in Ukraine over ATACMS attacks
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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3 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Nuclear attack unlikely despite Russia's warnings, US intelligence says
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Russia could deploy missiles in Asia if US missiles appear there: Deputy FM
Trending News
3 months, 2 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
Trending News
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump but remains firm on key demands, including Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and accepting limited territorial concessions, Reuters reported citing five sources familiar with Kremlin thinking. Putin’s position on security and neutrality Putin emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s neutrality during the Valdai …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said that he is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with US President-elect Donald Trump only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abandons ambitions of his country joining Nato Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon …

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Nuclear threat in Russia-Ukraine war? Who's saying what
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Kremlin warns of possible nuclear response if Kyiv uses Western-made missiles
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?
3 months, 3 weeks 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,” …

Putin signs a new nuclear weapons doctrine in warning to the West over Ukraine, details
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Germany’s foreign minister vowed on Tuesday that her country would not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy, saying the mistakes of the past would not be repeated. Baerbock said Putin is seeking to divide Europe, but was “bitterly mistaken.” The foreign ministers held talks about stepping up Europe’s military support for Ukraine as well as …

Vladimir Putin Signs New Doctrine Lowering Threshold For Using Nuclear Weapons
3 months, 3 weeks 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 lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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 fine-tunes Russia’s nuclear doctrine after Biden’s arms decision on Ukraine, in clear signal to West
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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 revises nuclear doctrine as US allows Ukraine to use American missiles
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia revises nuclear doctrine as US allows Ukraine to use American missiles

India Today  

Russian 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, reflects Putin’s readiness to …

Vladimir Putin signs revised Russian doctrine to lower threshold for potential nuclear strike
3 months, 3 weeks 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
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Putin's BIG decision on nuclear weapons: 5 scenarios when Russia can use nuke against Ukraine | READ MORE
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin's BIG decision on nuclear weapons: 5 scenarios when Russia can use nuke against Ukraine | READ MORE

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved an updated nuclear doctrine, saying that Russia could consider using nuclear weapons if it was subject to a conventional missile assault on it supported by a nuclear power. The decision to change Russia's official nuclear doctrine is the Kremlin’s answer to a reported decision by the administration of US President Joe Biden …

Is Nato 'at war' with Russia now?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Nato 'at war' with Russia now?

Firstpost  

As US President Joe Biden has reportedly authorised Ukraine to use US long-range weapons for strikes inside Russia, it remains to be seen if Russia would treat such attacks as an act of war by the United States and the Western military alliance Nato A missile is launched from a United States military HIMARS system during joint military drills at …

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response Sunday to the approval that he and his government have request for over a …

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