Russia says it will change nuclear doctrine because of Western role in Ukraine
3 months, 3 weeks 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 up" Russia's enemies in the West. Putin said on day one of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 that anyone who tried to hinder or threaten it would suffer "consequences that you have never faced in your history". He said, however, that he saw no rush towards nuclear confrontation and that Russia had never faced a need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

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Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says
1 week, 6 days 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
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 signs agreement offering Russia’s security guarantees to ally Belarus
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is no time to surrender to Putin’s rockets – still less his words
1 month ago

This is no time to surrender to Putin’s rockets – still less his words

The Independent  

By their deeds shall ye know them.” Vladimir Putin does not often call the words of St Matthew’s Gospel to mind, but history has proved that he should not automatically be taken at his word. The Russians, apparently, have recently developed a “new conventional intermediate-range missile”, which was launched, they claim, in response to the Americans and the British permitting …

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 …

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,” …

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 threatens nuclear response
1 month ago

Russia threatens nuclear response

ABC  

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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 …

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  

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 …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine
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1 month 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
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 revises nuclear doctrine as US allows Ukraine to use American missiles
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1 month 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 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
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's BIG decision on nuclear weapons: 5 scenarios when Russia can use nuke against Ukraine | READ MORE
1 month 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 …

Putin signs decree approving revised nuclear doctrine
1 month ago

Putin signs decree approving revised nuclear doctrine

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-19 20:22 MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving Russia's updated nuclear doctrine, the Kremlin reported Tuesday. The decree, published on the Kremlin website, states that aggression by any state in a military coalition or bloc against Russia or its allies is seen as aggression by the entire bloc as a whole and aggression …

The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time
1 month ago

The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time

NPR  

The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time toggle caption John Hamilton/U.S. Army via AP MOSCOW — Ukraine fired a series of ATACMS missiles inside Russia, marking the first attack using the U.S.-made longer-range weapons in 1,000 days of war. The barrage came two days after the news, reported by NPR and other outlets, that …

Is Nato 'at war' with Russia now?
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Putin's nuclear show of strength to Trump: Kremlin leader wastes no time rolling out terrifying ICBM missiles for war games hours after The Don's re-election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin's nuclear show of strength to Trump: Kremlin leader wastes no time rolling out terrifying ICBM missiles for war games hours after The Don's re-election

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has staged a show of nuclear strength amid Donald Trump's re-election as he rolled out a terrifying Yars intercontinental ballistic missile. The latest drills follow Trump's re-election amid deep strains in relations between Russia and the NATO countries over Putin's war against Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has staged a show of nuclear strength amid Donald Trump's re-election as he …

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.

Nuclear Simulations: Russia Tests Missiles at Massive Scale to Simulate Nuclear Response
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuclear Simulations: Russia Tests Missiles at Massive Scale to Simulate Nuclear Response

India Today  

Russia conducted a series of missile tests over thousands of miles, simulating a massive nuclear response to an enemy first strike. The exercise involved Russia's full nuclear triad of ground-, sea- and air-launched missiles. The purpose of the drill was to practice delivering a 'massive nuclear strike by strategic offensive forces in response to a nuclear strike by the enemy'.

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 flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine
2 months ago

Russia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine

The Independent  

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Nuclear Adventurism: The Rise of a New Nuclear Era
2 months, 1 week ago

Nuclear Adventurism: The Rise of a New Nuclear Era

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the resurgence of nuclear adventurism due to several factors, including the fading optimism about nuclear disarmament, the absence of great power consensus on nuclear issues, the deep institutional decay in the non-proliferation order, and the rising belief that nukes provide security guarantees.

NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 3 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 …

Russia revisits nuclear doctrine to allow attacks on non-nuclear states in response to Western weapons in Ukraine
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia revisits nuclear doctrine to allow attacks on non-nuclear states in response to Western weapons in Ukraine

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has broadened the remit of his nuclear doctrine to fend off Western-supported attacks in the Ukraine war, threatening to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-armed nations even if not attacked by them. Mr Putin said under the lowered threshold, Russia could deploy nuclear bombs even if it was struck with conventional weapons, and that Moscow would consider …

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