Russia's nuclear 'deterrent force' has been put on 'high alert' by Putin, but what does that mean?
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia's nuclear 'deterrent force' has been put on 'high alert' by Putin, but what does that mean?

ABC  

Not since the Cold War have nuclear weapons been used as a serious threat in a conflict between major powers. Mr Putin told his Defence Minister and the chief of the military’s general staff to put Russia's nuclear forces in a "special regime of combat duty". According to the US Congressional Research Service, Russia's nuclear forces consist of both long-range, strategic systems — including intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and heavy bombers — and shorter and medium-range delivery systems. The order said that nuclear weapons were treated "exclusively as a means of deterrence" to be used as "an extreme and compelled measure" and the decision to use them would be made by Russia's president. Ukraine's Foreign Minister says Vladimir Putin's order to put Russian nuclear forces on high alert was calculated to put pressure at the start of talks, but that Kyiv would not be cowed.

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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 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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  

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. open image in gallery Russia President Putin Putin said …

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 …

Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over Ukraine
2 months, 4 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 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 …

What is in Putin’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ that could trigger a Russian attack?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What is in Putin’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ that could trigger a Russian attack?

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. “If somebody’s actions threaten our sovereignty and territorial integrity, …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Putin warns his nuclear forces are at full combat readiness
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin warns his nuclear forces are at full combat readiness

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin this morning declared his nuclear forces were at full combat readiness in an unsettling speech amid Victory Day celebrations in Moscow's snowy Red Square. Victory Day, celebrated each year on May 9, is a celebration of Russia's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II - an integral part of the national identity that Putin has turned into …

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 …

'Vladimir Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took his statement out of context': Kremlin
9 months, 1 week ago

'Vladimir Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took his statement out of context': Kremlin

India TV News  

Moscow: The Kremlin said on Thursday that comments on nuclear weapons that Russian President Vladimir Putin made in an interview with state media did not constitute a threat to use them, and accused the US of deliberately taking the remarks out of context. Commenting on Putin's words, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Washington understood that the Russian …

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 …

How Putin has ramped up his nuclear war rhetoric: As Vladimir once again speaks of Armageddon, the increasingly alarming threats he has made to nuke the West since invading Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

How Putin has ramped up his nuclear war rhetoric: As Vladimir once again speaks of Armageddon, the increasingly alarming threats he has made to nuke the West since invading Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin today confirmed his readiness for nuclear war should the US deploy troops to war-torn Ukraine - the latest in a series of warnings he has delivered to the West in the two years since he launched his invasion. Pictured - Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers and Mig-31I fighters armed with hypersonic Dagger missiles The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic …

‘Russia ready for nuclear war over Ukraine’, says Vladimir Putin
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Russia ready for nuclear war over Ukraine’, says Vladimir Putin

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned the West that Moscow was technically ready for nuclear war. Responding to a question whether the country was ready for a nuclear war, Putin told the Rossiya-1 television and news agency RIA said, “From a military-technical point of view, we are, of course, ready.” The United States understood that if it deployed American …

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 warns West, says Russia is ready for nuclear war if US sends troops to Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin warns West, says Russia is ready for nuclear war if US sends troops to Ukraine

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Western countries that Russia is technically ready for nuclear war and it would be considered a significant escalation of the war if the United States decides to send troops to Ukraine. However, the Kremlin leader said the nuclear war scenario was not "rushing" up and there was no need for the use …

'Weapons exist to be used': Putin warns West, says ready for nuclear war
9 months, 1 week ago

'Weapons exist to be used': Putin warns West, says ready for nuclear war

India Today  

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the war. Putin, speaking just days before a March 15-17 election which is certain to give him another six years in power, said the nuclear war scenario …

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 …

Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns the West
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns the West

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the United States sent troops to Ukraine, it would be considered a significant escalation of the war. Putin, speaking just days before a March 15-17 election, which is certain to give him another six years in power, said the nuclear war scenario …

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 …

After Macron touted troops to Ukraine, Putin warns West of nuclear war risk
9 months, 3 weeks ago

After Macron touted troops to Ukraine, Putin warns West of nuclear war risk

Al Jazeera  

The Russian president, in a state of the nation address, upped the ante on Thursday. ‘Nothing new’ But to Boris Bondarev, a senior Russian diplomat who quit his job to protest against Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there was “nothing new” in Putin’s menacing diatribe. The threats were Putin’s “usual scares and a projection of his own unrealised desires on …

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 West of Risk of Nuclear War in Annual Address
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin Warns West of Risk of Nuclear War in Annual Address

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of a growing risk of global war as well as the use of nuclear weapons, as he ramped up his bellicose rhetoric in his annual parliamentary address and vowed to press forward with his assault on Ukraine. As Moscow’s forces take the upper hand on the battlefield and U.S. military support for Kyiv has stalled, …

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 …

Vladimir Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war, says Moscow can strike Western targets
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war, says Moscow can strike Western targets

ABC  

President Vladimir Putin has told Western countries they risked provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West. He prefaced his nuclear warning with a specific reference to an idea, floated by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, of European NATO members sending ground troops …

Putin warns risk of nuclear war if West sends troops to Ukraine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin warns risk of nuclear war if West sends troops to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Two weeks ahead of the presidential election, the Russian leader says his troops won’t back down in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of a “real” risk of nuclear war if the Western countries sent troops to fight in Ukraine during an annual address to the nation two weeks ahead of the presidential election. The Russian leader previously pulled …

'Dangerous and irresponsible': NATO slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 8 months ago

'Dangerous and irresponsible': NATO slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus

India Today  

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear rhetoric, following his announcement that he intended to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. "Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible," NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu was quoted as saying by Reuters. During his remarks on Saturday, Putin compared his plan to station nuclear weapons in Belarus to the …

NATO and Ukraine criticise Vladimir Putin for plan to place nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 8 months ago

NATO and Ukraine criticise Vladimir Putin for plan to place nuclear weapons in Belarus

ABC  

NATO has criticised Vladimir Putin for what it called his "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, one day after the Russian president said he would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Key points: Russia has announced plans to store nuclear weapons in Belarus Ukraine called for a meeting of the UN Security Council in response Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council …

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, says Nato
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, says Nato

India Today  

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Sunday criticised Russia for its "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. We have not seen any changes in Russia's nuclear posture that would lead us to adjust our own," a Nato spokesperson said. READ | Tensions on the rise …

Russia journal: Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -RIA
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia journal: Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -RIA

India Today  

A Russian defence ministry journal says Moscow is developing a new type of military strategy using nuclear weapons to protect against possible US aggression, RIA news agency reported on Thursday. Moscow, the article said, needed to be able to show the United States that it could not cripple Russia's nuclear missile system and would not be able to fend off …

Ukraine war is going to ‘take a while,’ Putin says as he warns nuclear risk is increasing
2 years ago

Ukraine war is going to ‘take a while,’ Putin says as he warns nuclear risk is increasing

CNN  

CNN — Nearly 10 months after his invasion of Ukraine began, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict is “going to take a while,” as he also warned of the “increasing” threat of nuclear war. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Human Rights Council at the Kremlin, Putin said Moscow will fight by “all available means at …

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 …

If NATO clashes with Russian army, it will lead to global catastrophe: Putin
2 years, 2 months ago

If NATO clashes with Russian army, it will lead to global catastrophe: Putin

Deccan Chronicle  

Astana : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of NATO troops with the Russian army would lead to a "global catastrophe". Addressing the news conference in Kazakhstan's capital Astana, Putin said, "In any case, direct contact, direct clash of troops with the Russian army is a very dangerous move which could lead …

Putin says response to more Ukrainian attacks will be ‘severe’
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin says response to more Ukrainian attacks will be ‘severe’

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s president threatens harsh response to further attacks after Moscow launched retaliatory attacks across Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has said Russia’s response to any further Ukrainian attacks would be “severe”, as Moscow’s forces carried out retaliatory missile attacks across multiple Ukrainian cities following an explosion on a bridge linking Crimea with Russia. President Putin says it’s retaliation for Crimea's damaged …

White House says nuclear attack not ‘imminent’ after Biden warns ‘armageddon’ more likely amid Putin threats
2 years, 2 months ago

White House says nuclear attack not ‘imminent’ after Biden warns ‘armageddon’ more likely amid Putin threats

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The White House is insisting that it has no reason …

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 using nuclear weapons would be suicide," says former national security advisor
2 years, 2 months ago

"Putin using nuclear weapons would be suicide," says former national security advisor

Salon  

Former United States National Security Advisor and retired Army Lieutenant General HR McMaster said on Sunday's edition of Face the Nation on CBS that Russian President Vladimir Putin using an atomic bomb as retribution for his devastating losses in Ukraine would be a "suicide weapon" for the 69-year-old dictator. On Friday, Putin held a ceremony where he signed a decree …

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