Putin launches construction of new warships amid tensions
3 years, 4 months ago

Putin launches construction of new warships amid tensions

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday launched the construction of new nuclear submarines and other warships, part of a sweeping military modernization effort amid tensions with the West. Speaking in a video call, Putin gave orders for two nuclear submarines armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles along with two diesel-powered submarines and two corvettes at shipyards in Severodvinsk, St. Petersburg and Komsomolsk-on-Amur. “A strong and sovereign Russia needs a powerful and well-balanced navy.” The Kremlin has made military modernization a top priority as relations with the West have plunged to post-Cold War lows after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea. Monday’s ceremony for the new ships was part of the Army-2021 show intended to showcase military might and attract foreign customers for Russia’s arms industries.

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Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says
1 week, 1 day ago

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says

Hindustan Times  

By Lidia Kelly Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says -Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans maximum-range launches and may increase testing in response to growing external threats, a senior Russian military commander said on Monday. In a clear warning that Russia will respond if it deems its …

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 …

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 …

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

Putin Unleashes Nuclear Might in Simulated War with Russia's Nuclear Forces
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin Unleashes Nuclear Might in Simulated War with Russia's Nuclear Forces

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin launches a massive exercise of the country's nuclear forces featuring missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike. The drills will simulate top officials' action in using nuclear weapons and include launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.

Putin launches drills of Russia's nuclear forces featuring retaliatory strikes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin launches drills of Russia's nuclear forces featuring retaliatory strikes

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 on …

Putin Launches Nuclear Drills, Signaling Retaliatory Strike Against West
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin Launches Nuclear Drills, Signaling Retaliatory Strike Against West

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a massive exercise of the country's nuclear forces featuring missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike. The drills will simulate top officials' action in using nuclear weapons and include launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.

Russia tests nuclear unit as it rolls out ballistic missiles in latest threat to West
2 months ago

Russia tests nuclear unit as it rolls out ballistic missiles in latest threat to West

The Independent  

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Russia starts major naval drills with most of its fleet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia starts major naval drills with most of its fleet

China Daily  

An image from a handout footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday shows the Caspian Sea flotilla during naval drills. RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY/AFP Russia's navy began planned exercises involving most of its fleet in the Arctic and Pacific oceans as well as the Baltic and Caspian seas, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. Since Russia launched its special …

Russian navy starts major drills involving most of its fleet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian navy starts major drills involving most of its fleet

Hindustan Times  

By Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly Russian navy starts major drills involving most of its fleet MOSCOW, - Russia's navy began planned exercises involving most of its fleet in the Arctic and Pacific oceans as well and the Baltic and Caspian seas, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. "Units and formations of the Russian Navy have begun conducting planned exercises …

Putin warns of Cold War-style missile crisis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin warns of Cold War-style missile crisis

China Daily  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, flanked by defense and navy officials, attends the main naval parade marking the Russian Navy Day in St. Petersburg on Sunday. VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/AFP Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the US' planned stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a naval parade in …

Putin says to counter US missile deployment in Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says to counter US missile deployment in Germany

China Daily  

ST. PETERSBURG -- Russia will take corresponding countermeasures if the United States deploys long-range weapons in Germany, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. "If the US implements such plans, we will consider giving up the previously assumed unilateral moratorium on the deployment of medium and short-range strike weapons, including increasing the capabilities of the coastal troops of our Navy," Putin …

Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany

Associated Press  

Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a naval parade in St Petersburg, Putin vowed “mirror measures” after the U.S. earlier this month announced that it will start deploying the weapons in 2026, to affirm its commitment to …

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he sees no current threat to Russia’s sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in …

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but again warns Russia could arm Western foes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but again warns Russia could arm Western foes

LA Times  

President Vladimir Putin says he sees no current threat to Russia’s sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but has again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in “exceptional cases” and …

Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal

Al Jazeera  

Russian president reiterates in news conference that attacking NATO countries is a ‘crazy’ idea but warns against Ukraine interference. This should not be taken lightly, superficially.” Attack on NATO ‘rubbish’ Putin also took the opportunity once again to brush aside fears that Russia could attack countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Total rubbish.” Putin issues warning over Russia strikes …

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’

CNN  

CNN — President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to rehearse deploying tactical nuclear weapons, as part of military drills to respond to what he called “threats” by the West. Russia’s defense ministry said the drills were ordered after “provocative statements and threats” by Western officials against Russia, which Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said had reached “unprecedented levels.” French President …

News analysis: Why Putin is raising the specter of nuclear weapons again
7 months, 2 weeks ago

News analysis: Why Putin is raising the specter of nuclear weapons again

LA Times  

The Russian army’s Iskander missile launchers take position during drills in Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry said that the military will hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons — the first time such exercises have been publicly announced by Moscow. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the planned tactical nuclear drills near Ukraine were intended to “unconditionally ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty …

Putin Says Russian Nuclear Weapons 'More Advanced' Than in US
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin Says Russian Nuclear Weapons 'More Advanced' Than in US

News 18  

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded Moscow’s nuclear arsenal and warned that he was ready to deploy the weapons if Russia’s sovereignty was threatened. The Kremlin has touted its nuclear prowess throughout its two-year offensive in Ukraine, last month warning Western countries there was a “real” risk of nuclear catastrophe if they escalated the conflict. “The fact is that the …

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which he’s all but certain to secure another six-year term. When asked for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres’ reaction to Putin’s remarks, spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said that “all …

Russia is ready for nuclear war, says Putin
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia is ready for nuclear war, says Putin

The Hindu  

Russia remains in a state of combat readiness and is fully ready for a nuclear war, but not "everything is rushing to it" at present, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on March 13. In an interview with state media, Mr. Putin, who launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is nearly certain to win the March 15 to …

Putin resumes ‘sabre-rattling’ with warning Russia ready for nuclear war
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin resumes ‘sabre-rattling’ with warning Russia ready for nuclear war

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of weekend elections, Russian president boasts his country’s nuclear capabilities are superior to the West’s. In a recorded interview broadcast by Russian media on Wednesday, the Kremlin chief said his country is ready for a nuclear war from a “military-technical” point of view. Two weeks ago, Putin claimed during an annual address to the nation of a “real” risk …

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an interview with Russian media in Moscow on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West before an election in which he’s all but certain to secure another six-year term. When asked for U.N. Secretary-General António …

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move is fraught with the risk of a global nuclear conflict. Putin noted that while accusing Russia of plans to attack NATO allies in Europe, Western allies were “selecting targets for striking our …

Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear war

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move is fraught with the risk of a global nuclear conflict. Putin noted that while accusing Russia of plans to attack NATO allies in Europe, Western allies were “selecting targets for …

Nearly all of Russia's nuclear forces have been modernised: Vladimir Putin
10 months ago

Nearly all of Russia's nuclear forces have been modernised: Vladimir Putin

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that 95% of Russia's strategic nuclear forces had been modernised and that the Air Force had just taken delivery of four new supersonic nuclear-capable bombers. Russia's President Vladimir Putin Putin made the comments in a recorded speech to mark Russia's annual Defender of the Fatherland Day, which celebrates the armed forces, a day after …

Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space
10 months ago

Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country has only developed space capabilities similar to those of the US. Putin’s statement on Tuesday follows the White House claim last week that Russia has obtained a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, although such a weapon is not operational yet. …

Putin views Russia’s new nuclear submarines, says more being rolled out
1 year ago

Putin views Russia’s new nuclear submarines, says more being rolled out

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to strengthen Russia’s naval prowess after the country inaugurated two new nuclear submarines. The Emperor Alexander III is part of Russia’s new Borei class of nuclear-powered submarines, each of them armed with 16 nuclear-tipped Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles. “We will quantitatively strengthen the combat readiness of the Russian Navy, our naval power in the …

Russia Equipping Nuclear Submarines With Hypersonic Missiles
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia Equipping Nuclear Submarines With Hypersonic Missiles

ABP News  

According to Reuters, Yasen-class submarines, also known as Project 885M, are nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines, built to replace Soviet-era nuclear attack submarines as part of a programme to modernise the army and fleet. Earlier this year, President Vladimir Putin had said that Russia would start mass supplies of Zircon missiles as part of the country's efforts to boost its nuclear …

Putin may launch nuclear strike 'to cause misery amid Russian failure to conquer Ukraine'
1 year, 8 months ago

Putin may launch nuclear strike 'to cause misery amid Russian failure to conquer Ukraine'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine if he feels defeat is imminent, a leading think-tank has warned. A rocket launches from missile system as part of a ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile test launched from the Plesetsk facility in northwestern Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 24, 2023 Giles pointed …

Russia To Base Submarines With Nuclear Torpedoes in Pacific Ocean by 2024: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia To Base Submarines With Nuclear Torpedoes in Pacific Ocean by 2024: Report

News 18  

Russia plans to complete in early 2024 the construction of its coastal infrastructure in the Pacific Ocean for basing nuclear submarines that will carry the Poseidon nuclear capable super torpedoes, TASS news agency reported on Monday. Back in January, Russia said that it had produced the first set of the Poseidon torpedoes, four years after President Vladimir Putin announced the …

March 27, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 8 months ago

March 27, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Vladimir Putin says he plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the neighboring ally from which he staged part of his February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The weapons Putin plans to move to Belarus are not strategic nuclear weapons, those giant intercontinental ballistic missiles that, if fired, could end life on earth. What’s more, he notes, Russia already has …

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement about tactical nuclear weapons comes after Britain’s decision to provide Ukraine with ammunition that he has falsely claimed contain nuclear components. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine. The U.S. government believes Russia has …

Putin says Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin says Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus

Al Jazeera  

Russian president says deal struck with Belarusian counterpart would not violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory. The deal with Belarus would not violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Putin said, adding that the United States had stationed nuclear weapons in the territory …

Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles this year
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles this year

Al Jazeera  

Russian president’s statement comes after US reports said the weapon, which was supposed to be deployed last year, failed a recent test. President Vladimir Putin has said the delayed Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile will be deployed this year, in comments made on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. During a state of the …

Vladimir Putin vows to strengthen Russia's nuclear forces to guarantee its sovereignty
1 year, 10 months ago

Vladimir Putin vows to strengthen Russia's nuclear forces to guarantee its sovereignty

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will boost its nuclear forces by deploying a much-delayed new intercontinental ballistic missile, rolling out hypersonic missiles and adding new nuclear submarines. Key points: During a speech to mark a Soviet victory public holiday, Mr Putin said Russia needed modernised armed forces to guarantee its sovereignty Mr Putin says the Sarmat silo-based intercontinental ballistic …

Putin's navy frigate simulates strike of terrifying hypersonic Zircon missile in the Atlantic
1 year, 11 months ago

Putin's navy frigate simulates strike of terrifying hypersonic Zircon missile in the Atlantic

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin's nuclear armed navy frigate has staged war games with a 'hypersonic missile launch' in the western Atlantic. Vladimir Putin's nuclear armed navy frigate has staged war games with a 'hypersonic missile launch' in the western Atlantic 'The electronic launch and the work by the shipborne combat team confirmed the missile system's designed characteristics demonstrated during preliminary and state …

Putin puts warship armed with hypersonic missiles on combat duty
1 year, 11 months ago

Putin puts warship armed with hypersonic missiles on combat duty

Al Jazeera  

The Admiral Gorshkov frigate will sail to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Moscow says. Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed a frigate armed with hypersonic cruise missiles to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in a show of military force as the war in Ukraine grinds on. “The ship is equipped with the latest hypersonic missile system – ‘Zircon’ – which …

Putin says Ukraine fight is taking longer than expected
2 years ago

Putin says Ukraine fight is taking longer than expected

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Wednesday that the war he calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine is taking longer than expected but said it has succeeded in seizing new territory and added that his country’s nuclear weapons are deterring escalation of the conflict. Despite its length, he showed no signs of letting up, vowing to “consistently fight for our …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin launches massive nuclear-powered icebreaker in race to control the Arctic
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin launches massive nuclear-powered icebreaker in race to control the Arctic

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a nuclear-powered icebreaker as he vowed to control the Arctic. Addressing a Saint Petersburg ceremony for the launch of the Yakutia icebreaker by video link, Putin said such vessels were of "strategic" importance for Russia. "Both icebreakers were laid down as part of a large serial project and are part of our …

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin observes country's nuclear strategic drills
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin observes country's nuclear strategic drills

India TV News  

Russia Ukraine war : Russian President Putin observed the launch of ballistic as well as cruise missiles on Wednesday amid tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict. The maneuvers followed Putin’s warning about his readiness to use “all means available” to fend off attacks on Russia’s territory in a clear reference to the country’s nuclear arsenals. The Russian nuclear …

What’s Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts
2 years, 2 months ago

What’s Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts

Associated Press  

PARIS — Will President Vladimir Putin pull the nuclear trigger? “We don’t see any practical evidence today in the U.S. intelligence community that he’s moving closer to actual use, that there’s an imminent threat of using tactical nuclear weapons,” CIA Director William Burns told CBS News. “Nuclear weapons are not a magic wand,” said Andrey Baklitskiy, a senior researcher at …

Putin blasts US attempts to preserve global domination
2 years, 3 months ago

Putin blasts US attempts to preserve global domination

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday blasted what he described as U.S. efforts to preserve its global domination and ordered officials to boost weapons production amid the fighting in Ukraine. Speaking while receiving credentials from foreign ambassadors to Moscow, Putin said “the objective development toward a multipolar world faces resistance of those who try to preserve their hegemony …

Photos: Putin attends parade as Russia celebrates Navy Day
2 years, 4 months ago

Photos: Putin attends parade as Russia celebrates Navy Day

Al Jazeera  

Russia celebrated its Navy Day holiday on Sunday with naval parades in various cities. After inspecting the fleet, Putin made a short speech in which he announced the navy would receive what he called “formidable” hypersonic Zircon cruise missiles in the coming months. Earlier, he signed a new 55-page naval doctrine, which sets out the broad strategic aims of Russia’s …

Putin says Sarmat ballistic missile to be deployed by end of 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin says Sarmat ballistic missile to be deployed by end of 2022

Al Jazeera  

The Russian missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and evading radar, was tested in April amid heightened tensions. The deployment will come as part of a larger build-up of Russia’s military, Putin said, adding that troops have already begun to receive S-500 air defence and missile defence systems “that have no match in the world”. “We will continue to develop …

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile, Putin has message for foes
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile, Putin has message for foes

Hindustan Times  

Russia said on Wednesday it has successfully tested its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile - a strategic weapon President Vladimir Putin said had no analogues elsewhere and would provide food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia amid the ongoing war with Ukraine, reported news agency Reuters. "I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental …

Key questions after Putin’s nuclear announcement
2 years, 9 months ago

Key questions after Putin’s nuclear announcement

Al Jazeera  

Experts weigh in after President Putin put Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert in a dramatic escalation of East-West tensions after the Ukraine invasion. Western powers including the United States and NATO protested sharply after Putin said in a televised address that the country’s nuclear “deterrence forces” were placed “into a special mode of combat service”. The UN called the …

Putin’s Nuclear Threat Sets the West on Edge
54 years, 11 months ago

Putin’s Nuclear Threat Sets the West on Edge

Wired  

The first images out of Russia’s fresh invasion of Ukraine appeared to herald a fairly traditional land war: tanks battling, artillery firing, and planes swooping low over cities. But even as Western leaders moved to craft a strong response to Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked aggression, they did so warily, conscious that the dramatic escalation in Eastern Europe could spill over into …

‘Guaranteed defeat’: President Putin supervises nuclear drills
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Guaranteed defeat’: President Putin supervises nuclear drills

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin oversaw military manoeuvres by strategic nuclear missile forces as the worst crisis since the Cold War grips Europe. Russia’s RIA news agency aired footage showing a split screen of various top senior military chiefs, as well as Putin, who ordered the drills to begin. US defence chief Lloyd Austin said the nuclear exercises were stoking concern …

Russia: Putin to oversee huge nuclear drills amid Ukraine tension
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia: Putin to oversee huge nuclear drills amid Ukraine tension

Al Jazeera  

Russian defence ministry says Saturday’s exercise will involve multiple practice launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. Russia says President Vladimir Putin will personally oversee military drills involving “strategic forces” on Saturday, at a time of soaring tensions at the country’s border with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia was being transparent about Saturday’s exercises, had given notice …

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