Leaked Putin files reveal likely nuclear targets in event of NATO war
4 months, 1 week ago

Leaked Putin files reveal likely nuclear targets in event of NATO war

Daily Mail  

A terrifying secret hit list of sites around the UK that the Russian navy would target with nuclear missiles in the event of a war with NATO has come to light. Experts who have looked over the dossier said it tallied with Nato analysts' view of the threat posed Putin's regime, its capacity to strike across Europe and how quickly Russia would resort to using nuclear weapons. Earlier this month, it was reported that Russian troops practiced installing dummy warheads onto launchers in the latest nuclear weapons drills intended as a threat to the West over its support for Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the drills would prepare the army and air force for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons. In an earlier rehearsal, Putin's forces carried out nuclear drills with hulking Yars mobile missile launchers, each carrying warheads with a force six times the strength of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.

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

Russia's hits Ukraine's Dnipro with hypersonic ballistic missile in response to ATACM attack: What it means
1 month ago

Russia's hits Ukraine's Dnipro with hypersonic ballistic missile in response to ATACM attack: What it means

Op India  

In what would be the first use of such a potent nuclear-capable weapon in the more than 1,000-day war Ukraine Air Force claimed on Thursday that Russia had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile towards the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, responded to the Ukrainian Air Force’s allegations by saying that Russia launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic …

Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO
1 month ago

Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO

Associated Press  

The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO. Matthew Savill, director of military sciences at the Royal United Services Institute, noted that the missile used Thursday has a range “way beyond any of that seen in this conflict …

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine
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1 month ago

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine

NPR  

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine toggle caption Latin America News Agency/Reuters KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a TV speech Thursday, warning that the Kremlin could use it against military installations of countries that have allowed Ukraine to use their missiles …

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral
1 month ago

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral

India Today  

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Thursday received a phone call in the middle of a press conference where she was allegedly instructed by her higher authorities to not speak about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by Moscow during an attack on Ukraine. In a theatrical presentation likely designed to strike fear into the hearts of naive …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has staged a mock nuclear war, launching scores of missiles capable of unleashing a 'massive' strike in a stark warning to the West. The major new exercises spanned Russia, with Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launches from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the northwest to the Kura test range in Kamchatka in the far east. Nuclear-powered submarines, a …

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  

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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'.

Putin Warns of Harsh Response to Long-Range Strikes on Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin Warns of Harsh Response to Long-Range Strikes on Russia

China Daily  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned his defense ministry about the possibility of long-range strikes from the United States and its NATO allies into Russia. Putin said that Moscow would have to respond accordingly and that different options are being examined, but that it was too early to say exactly how Russia would react.

Putin Warns of Harsh Response to Long-Range Strikes on Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin Warns of Harsh Response to Long-Range Strikes on Russia

China Daily  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will respond to any long-range strikes on Russian territory with appropriate measures. He did not provide details about how Russia would react but said that Moscow would have to respond accordingly and explore different options. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has been asking his Western allies for permission to use long-range 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 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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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 …

Will letting Ukraine use long-range missiles push Putin over the edge?
3 months, 1 week ago

Will letting Ukraine use long-range missiles push Putin over the edge?

The Independent  

The joint visit to Kyiv by the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, and our own foreign secretary, David Lammy, is much more than that latest show of transatlantic support for Ukraine. Ukraine already uses homemade drones to strike Russia’s “rear area” launch sites and airfields, as far away from its borders as an Arctic airfield; it has even successfully …

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 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 sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he’s also keeping his options open
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he’s also keeping his options open

Associated Press  

The message to NATO from President Vladimir Putin was simple and stark: Don’t go too far in providing military support for Ukraine, or you’ll risk a conflict with Russia that could quickly turn nuclear. “It mustn’t be treated in a light, superficial way,” Putin said in June, reaffirming that Russia’s nuclear doctrine calls for using atomic weapons if it perceives …

Russia and Belarus begin second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills
6 months, 1 week ago

Russia and Belarus begin second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills

Al Jazeera  

Moscow says the exercises are a response to ‘daily provocations’ from the United States and its European allies. Russia and Belarus have begun the second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills, part of Moscow’s efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine. Since sending thousands of troops into Ukraine in a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, …

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
6 months, 1 week ago

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

The Hindu  

Russia and its ally Belarus on June 11 launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin's efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine. In announcing the nuclear manoeuvres last month, the Russian Defence Ministry said they were in response to “provocative statements and threats of …

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
6 months, 1 week ago

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia and its ally Belarus on Tuesday launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine. In announcing the nuclear maneuvers last month, the Russian Defense Ministry said they were in response to “provocative statements and threats …

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin warned on June 5 that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to use their arms to attack Russian territory. Mr. Putin claimed that using some Western-supplied weapons involves military personnel of those countries controlling the missiles and selecting targets, and therefore he said Moscow could …

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Germany on Wednesday that the use of its weapons by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia would mark a “dangerous step” and he said Moscow could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets. On Wednesday, a Western official and a U.S. senator said Ukraine has used American weapons to strike inside Russia under …

Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally
7 months ago

Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday in Belarus for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth term in office, underscoring close ties with a neighboring ally that has been instrumental in Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. “The deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus does not leave Lukashenko a strategic choice, turns him …

Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border
7 months ago

Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border

Al Jazeera  

‘First stage’ of exercises involves Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and is seen as a warning to Ukraine’s Western allies. Russia has begun the first stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills, involving Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, in areas bordering Ukraine. Belarus, where Russia said last year it was deploying tactical nuclear weapons, is also expected to take part. Nuclear analysts …

Russian troops carry out tactical nuke drills near Ukraine's border
7 months ago

Russian troops carry out tactical nuke drills near Ukraine's border

Daily Mail  

Bleak footage has revealed Russian troops carrying out drills to use tactical nuclear weapons near Ukraine's border in response to what the nation claimed were Western 'threats.' Vladimir Putin 's defence ministry said this was the 'first stage' of the drills, which involved practicing the loading of launch vehicles, driving to designated launch sites and loading planes with hypersonic Kinzhal …

Russia begins nuclear drills in an apparent warning to West over Ukraine
7 months ago

Russia begins nuclear drills in an apparent warning to West over Ukraine

Associated Press  

Russia’s military has begun drills involving tactical nuclear weapons that were announced by Russian authorities earlier this month in an apparent warning to senior Western officials who had spoken about the possibility of deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine. It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly …

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?

Associated Press  

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Monday that the military would hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons — the first time such an exercise has been publicly announced by Moscow. Unlike nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles that can destroy entire cities, tactical nuclear weapons for use against troops on the battlefield are less powerful and can have a yield as small as about …

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?

The Independent  

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Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia

Hindustan Times  

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia's forthcoming nuclear drills were intended as a response to "unprecedented" comments -- including by French President Emmanuel Macron -- about sending NATO troops into Ukraine. "They are talking about the readiness and even the intention of sending armed contingents to Ukraine -- that is, in fact, to put NATO soldiers in front of …

Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West’s possible deepening role in Ukraine
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West’s possible deepening role in Ukraine

Associated Press  

Russia on Monday threatened to strike British military facilities and said it would hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid sharply rising tensions over comments by senior Western officials about possibly deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron repeated last week that he doesn’t exclude sending troops to Ukraine, and U.K. Foreign Secretary …

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after ‘provocative’ Western threats
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after ‘provocative’ Western threats

Al Jazeera  

Russia has said it will hold drills that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons, days after top European leaders voiced stronger military support for Ukraine. They will include practice for the preparation and deployment of nonstrategic nuclear weapons intended to “increase the readiness … to fulfill combat tasks” after “provocative statements and threats of certain Western …

Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine

New Indian Express  

MOSCOW: Russia said Monday it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid rising tensions following comments by senior Western officials about the possibility of deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine. It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises. The Russian …

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 …

Russia to simulate the use of nuclear weapons in response to Western support for Ukraine
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia to simulate the use of nuclear weapons in response to Western support for Ukraine

ABC  

In short: Russia has announced plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons. Russia plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons, days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western officials about the war in Ukraine and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron repeated last week that he does not exclude sending …

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 …

Putin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus alliance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus alliance

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — The leaders of Russia and Belarus met Monday to discuss ways to further expand their close alliance that has seen the deployment of some of Russia’s nuclear weapons on the territory of its neighbor. President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia and Belarus have developed a “strategic partnership” as part of their 25-year union agreement. “It’s important …

Belarus leader says Russian nuclear weapons shipments are completed, raising concern in the region
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Belarus leader says Russian nuclear weapons shipments are completed, raising concern in the region

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — The president of Belarus said Monday that Russia has completed its shipments of tactical nuclear weapons to his country, an initiative that raised strong concerns in neighboring Poland and elsewhere in the region. President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting of a Moscow-led economic bloc in St. Petersburg that the shipments were completed in October, but he …

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