Ukrainians face nuclear threat with grit and dark humor
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukrainians face nuclear threat with grit and dark humor

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Dmytro Bondarenko is ready for the worst. “Of course Ukraine takes this threat seriously, because we understand what kind of country we are dealing with,” presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said in an interview with The Associated Press, referring to Russia. CASUAL TALK AND DARK HUMOR ABOUT NUKES With all the high-level talk from Moscow, Washington and Kyiv about atomic threats, Ukrainians’ conversations these days are studded with phrases like “strategic and tactical nuclear weapons,” “ potassium iodide pills,” “radiation masks,” “plastic raincoats,” and “hermetically sealed food.” Bondarenko said he started making nuclear survival plans when Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant — the largest in Europe — was affected by Russian attacks. Bondarenko said he can’t be sure he would be safe from a Russian nuclear strike but believes it’s better to be prepared because “they’re crazy.” Websites offer tips for surviving a dirty bomb while TikTok has multiple posts of people packing “nuclear luggage” to make a quick getaway and offering advice on what to do in case of a nuclear attack. Of the threat of a nuclear attack, she says: “Now I believe that everything can happen.” Another woman in the shelter, who wanted to be identified only as Tamara for the same reasons, said that while trying to sleep at night on a bed made from stacked wooden beams, her mind turns to what fate awaits her.

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Everything will be fine: Putin's New Year message to Russia amid economic crisis
1 week, 3 days ago

Everything will be fine: Putin's New Year message to Russia amid economic crisis

India Today  

President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a New Year address that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025, though he offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine. In 2024, Russia was invaded for the first time since World War Two as Ukraine grabbed a slice of its western Kursk region in a surprise …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv

The Independent  

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Russia Ukraine war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin

The Independent  

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Putin threatens there is a real risk of WW3 erupting, accusing the West of 'escalating the situation' and warning 'the dangers are increasing'
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

‘Should have invaded Ukraine earlier’: Vladimir Putin tells Russians in year-end address says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Should have invaded Ukraine earlier’: Vladimir Putin tells Russians in year-end address says

Live Mint  

In a recent end-of-year press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier and been better prepared for the conflict. Vladimir Putin remarked, “Knowing what's happening now, back in 2022, I would've thought the decision ought to have been taken earlier. We ought to have started getting ready for those developments …

Ukraine is losing the war against Russia, Dutch Defense Minister says
1 month ago

Ukraine is losing the war against Russia, Dutch Defense Minister says

NL Times  

Minister Ruben Brekelmans is pessimistic about the situation in Ukraine. According to him, it is clear that Russia now has the upper hand, and “you could even say that Ukraine is losing the war,” he said during the debate on his budget in parliament. “And Russia’s military power is increasing,” said the Minister. “Patriot missiles simply do not exist.” According …

Why US, Russia are opting for brinkmanship instead of talks to end Ukraine war
1 month, 1 week 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 …

When Ukraine gave up world's 3rd-largest nuclear arsenal, did it set stage for Russian invasion?
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire

The Independent  

After Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders repeated constantly that they would stand behind Kyiv “as long as it takes”, first as Ukraine struck back, then as Russia counter-attacked. Trump’s talk of “peace through strength” offers the Ukrainian president a chance to profile himself as the pilot who steered Ukraine, or most of it, to safety under an American …

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

Threat of world war is ‘serious and real’ Poland says as Putin steps up threats against West
1 month, 2 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 …

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of significant Russian air attack
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of significant Russian air attack

Deccan Chronicle  

Kyiv: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it has received warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on Wednesday and would be closed as a precaution. But it comes one day after Moscow said U.S.-made longer range missiles had been used in a Ukrainian attack that struck a weapons warehouse in the Bryansk region after U.S. President Joe Biden …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month, 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
1 month, 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
1 month, 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
1 month, 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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1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

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

Putin Signs Decree Allowing Broader Use Of Nuclear Weapons As Ukraine War Reaches 1,000 Days
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 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
1 month, 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
Trending News
1 month, 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 …

Russia revises nuclear doctrine as US allows Ukraine to use American missiles
Trending News
1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

Could Zelensky really go nuclear and build a ‘dirty bomb’ if Trump ends US support of Ukraine?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Could Zelensky really go nuclear and build a ‘dirty bomb’ if Trump ends US support of Ukraine?

The Independent  

Two years ago, as the Russian army was retreating back from northeast Ukraine, there were serious worries that Vladimir Putin would use tactical nuclear weapons to block the Ukrainian advance. An influential think tank there has advised president Volodymyr Zelensky to use the fuel rods from Ukraine’s nuclear energy reactors to make either a Nagasaki-type Bomb or a “dirty bomb” …

Is Ukraine 'months away' from building a nuclear bomb?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is Ukraine 'months away' from building a nuclear bomb?

Firstpost  

Recent reports claim Ukraine could develop a basic nuclear bomb within months, using material from its existing power plants if Western support dwindles. However, officials have strongly denied these allegations, with foreign ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi reaffirming, ‘we do not possess, develop, or intend to acquire nuclear weapons’ Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts as he attends a press conference during …

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president
Trending News
2 months ago

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that it would be 'suicidal' for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war. Volodymyr Zelensky was pictured clasping hands with France's president Emmanuel Macron today A burning residential building following a missile attack in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region, today Russian …

Takeaways from AP story on Ukrainian schools built underground to guard against bombs and radiation
2 months, 1 week ago

Takeaways from AP story on Ukrainian schools built underground to guard against bombs and radiation

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Russian soldiers control another …

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern that the West would not heed his warning about the dangers of allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia. He specifically mentioned the need for space intelligence, which Ukraine does not possess, to operate these missiles effectively. Putin's warning comes as the West weighs its response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with …

NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers
3 months ago

NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers

The Independent  

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US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says
3 months ago

US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Months into Russia’s war in Ukraine, the United States had intelligence pointing to “highly sensitive, credible conversations inside the Kremlin” that President Vladimir Putin was seriously considering using nuclear weapons to avoid major battlefield losses, journalist Bob Woodward reported in his new book, “War.” The US intelligence pointed to a 50% chance that Putin would use tactical nukes if …

US Warns Putin Not to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine: New Book Reveals Sensitive Conversations
3 months ago

US Warns Putin Not to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine: New Book Reveals Sensitive Conversations

Associated Press  

US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, according to a new book by Bob Woodward. The intelligence pointed to a 50% chance that Putin would use tactical nukes if Ukrainian forces surrounded 30,000 Russian troops in the southern city of Kherson, the book says. Biden reached out to Putin directly in a message, warning of …

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West

LA Times  

Russia’s top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including within the United Nations. Three days after Russian President Vladimir Putin aired a shift in his country’s nuclear doctrine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of 'nuclear disaster' under Russian plans to strike Ukraine's power plants
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of 'nuclear disaster' under Russian plans to strike Ukraine's power plants

ABC  

Russia's plans to "torment millions of Ukrainians" by destroying the country's power infrastructure threatens to cause a nuclear catastrophe that could reach beyond Ukraine's borders, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned the UN. Just hours after Mr Zelenskyy's speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was updating its "nuclear doctrine" – effectively rewriting the rules for its own weapons. "If, God forbid, …

Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over Ukraine

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — In a strong, new warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council that considered changes in the doctrine, Putin announced that a revised version of the …

Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear response in new warnings to the West over Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear response in new warnings to the West over Ukraine

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council that considered changes in the doctrine, Putin announced that a revised version of the document states that an attack against his country by a nonnuclear power with the “participation or support of …

Ukraine’s attack on Russia started as a triumph – but could turn into a tragic strategic mistake
4 months ago

Ukraine’s attack on Russia started as a triumph – but could turn into a tragic strategic mistake

The Independent  

Ukraine took more than 300 square miles of the Kursk region in the first month of its counter-invasion of Russia, raising morale at home and challenging a growing sense in the West that stalemate was the best Kyiv could hope for. General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the military commander behind the daring operation, has largely highlighted the need to take pressure off …

Russia says it will change nuclear doctrine because of Western role in Ukraine
4 months, 1 week ago

Russia says it will change nuclear doctrine because of Western role in Ukraine

ABC  

Russia will make changes to its doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons in response to what it regards as Western escalation in the war in Ukraine, state media quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Sunday. Some hawks among Russia's military analysts have urged Mr Putin to lower the threshold for nuclear use in order to "sober …

What is Ukraine really up to with its audacious Kursk land grab?
4 months, 1 week ago

What is Ukraine really up to with its audacious Kursk land grab?

The Independent  

The longer the war in Ukraine goes on, the more different facets it seems to acquire. It then settled into a largely localised conflict for eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, before a month ago suddenly acquiring a new front, when Ukraine invaded the bordering Russian region of Kursk. A complicating factor, however – and one that some see as at least …

EU’s top diplomat ramps up pressure on Ukraine’s backers to permit strikes on targets inside Russia
4 months, 1 week ago

EU’s top diplomat ramps up pressure on Ukraine’s backers to permit strikes on targets inside Russia

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top diplomat on Thursday ramped up pressure on Ukraine’s international backers to lift restrictions on the use of weapons they provide to the conflict-ravaged country to allow its armed forces to strike targets inside Russia. “We need to lift restrictions on the use of weaponry against Russian military targets, in accordance with international law,” EU …

Ukraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s daring ground offensive has taken the fight to Russia, but not nearly as much as its leaders would like because, they say, the United States won’t let them. “This war is going to end exactly how Western policymakers decide it will end,’' said Philip Breedlove, a retired U.S. general who led NATO in Europe from 2013 to …

All peace-loving nations know that Putin must fail for the world to be safe, says Foreign Secretary DAVID LAMMY
4 months, 2 weeks ago

All peace-loving nations know that Putin must fail for the world to be safe, says Foreign Secretary DAVID LAMMY

Daily Mail  

As Ukrainians yesterday marked Independence Day – the third since Russia's illegal invasion – they are not just fighting for their lives but also for our shared security and the integrity of the international rules-based system. Alongside conventional warfare, Russia is Alongside conventional warfare, Russia is We will support Ukraine's irreversible path towards Nato. It is critical that Kyiv and …

The West risks triggering WW3 if it continues to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory, top Putin ally warns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The West risks triggering WW3 if it continues to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory, top Putin ally warns

Daily Mail  

The CEO of Rostec said WW3 could break out if Ukraine carries on Former KGB general Sergei Chemezov says the West needs to stop Ukraine A top Putin ally has warned the West that it risks triggering a third World War if it allows Ukraine to carry on its assault of Russian territory. Sergei Chemezov, a close ally of despot …

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