Putin’s New Nuclear

Should Europe be spooked by Putin’s new nuclear brinkmanship?

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World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Ukraine conducts first Russia attack with U.S. missiles; Putin lowers bar for nuclear strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for his country's use of nuclear weapons Tuesday, after the U.S. allowed Ukraine to strike inside Russia using American missiles.

Putin sends nuclear warning to West

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory ...

World - ABC News - 16 hours ago

Russian leader Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Treasury yields end at lowest in over a week after Putin signs new nuclear doctrine

Treasury yields fell to their lowest closing levels in more than a week on Tuesday, after the Kremlin revised its nuclear doctrine in response to missile strikes by Ukraine and reduced Russia’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

Putin Oversees Nuclear Training Exercises at Delicate Moment for Ukraine War

The Russian leader’s emphasis on nuclear prowess has been seen as an attempt to deter Western military aid to Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - October 29

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a massive exercise of the country’s nuclear forces featuring a simulation of a retaliatory strike

World - ABC News - October 29

Putin formally lowers threshold for Russia's use of nuclear weapons

In an alarming move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally lowered the threshold for his country’s use of nuclear weapons, sending a message to Ukraine and the U.S. with the new terms of ...

Putin Lowers Nuclear Weapons Threshold After U.S. Allows Ukraine to Use Missiles Against Russia

A decree signed by the Russian leader, though long planned, came days after President Biden authorized the use of U.S.-supplied missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia.

World - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike

Stocks fell and investors fled to safe haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world's two largest nuclear powers.

Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago

Putin lowers threshold for Russian nuclear weapons use after Biden's Ukraine missile decision

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday lowered the threshold for nuclear weapons use, just two days after the U.S. authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside of Russia. Putin updated ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

China building prototype nuclear reactor for new aircraft carrier, AP says

"Operating a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is an exclusive club, one that China looks set to join," says a researcher behind the analysis of satellite images and government documents.

Russia claims it shot down US-made ATACMS missiles and issues nuclear threat

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia's new nuclear weapons doctrine means Ukraine's use of Western rockets "can prompt a nuclear response."

Putin Lavishes Praise on Trump, Saying Russia Is ‘Open’ to Restored Ties

Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. Vladimir V. Putin said Mr. Trump’s remarks on ending the war “deserve ...

World - The New York Times - November 7

Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers

World - ABC News - November 11

Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers

Tech - ABC News - November 11

A new nuclear arms race is beginning. It will be far more dangerous than the last one

With Putin’s threats in Ukraine, China’s accelerated weapons programme and the US’s desire for superiority, what will it take for leaders to step back from the brink?. Like Toto in The Wizard of ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

German news agency reports Chancellor Scholz had a one-hour call with Russian President Putin, first in two years

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future

Democratic norms look unusually fragile in the US. Historian Mark Mazower argues that it is an outlier, not a precursor

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

What a shuttered quarry says about Mexico’s investment climate

The forced closure of a US-owned site in Yucatán asks questions about new president Claudia Sheinbaum and the private sector

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says

Resolution would move Iran-backed Hizbollah troops north of the Litani river and create multinational task force

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Mexico ups deficit forecast as economists warn of slowing growth

Budget sets out sharp cuts to public spending as new government seeks to restore fiscal credibility

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Elon Musk backs Howard Lutnick as agent for ‘change’ at US Treasury

Tesla boss publicly lobbies Trump to choose Cantor Fitzgerald boss over Scott Bessent in key economic role

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

Experts warn hundreds could be affected by the shortage in radioisotopes used to track cancer.

Are Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin Talking?

The billionaire has reportedly been in regular contact with the Russian president, heaping more scrutiny on the power and influence the entrepreneur wields over the U.S. government.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Putin breaks silence on Trump win

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin congratulates Trump on election President-elect Trump and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Kremlin denies Trump-Putin call

The Kremlin on Monday denied that President-elect Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call following the U.S. presidential election last week. The denial came after reporting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Trump and Putin, Call Me Maybe?

Plus, Bishop calls on Archbishop to resign over Church abuse scandal.

The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'

Wednesday's headlines are led by growing fears over Russia's nuclear threat and the farmers' protests.

‘Thousands’ of North Korean troops to fight in Russia

Washington says deployment of soldiers is ‘a very, very serious issue’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy

Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Tesla shares leap 22% after Musk predicts sales rebound

EV maker adds more than $150bn in market value after billionaire says sales may increase as much as 30% next year

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Latest in Putin’s New Nuclear

Should Europe be spooked by Putin’s new nuclear brinkmanship?

Ukraine conducts first Russia attack with U.S. missiles; Putin lowers bar for nuclear strike

Putin sends nuclear warning to West

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine

Russian leader Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons

Treasury yields end at lowest in over a week after Putin signs new nuclear doctrine

Putin Oversees Nuclear Training Exercises at Delicate Moment for Ukraine War

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

Putin formally lowers threshold for Russia's use of nuclear weapons

Putin Lowers Nuclear Weapons Threshold After U.S. Allows Ukraine to Use Missiles Against Russia

Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike

Putin lowers threshold for Russian nuclear weapons use after Biden's Ukraine missile decision

China building prototype nuclear reactor for new aircraft carrier, AP says

Russia claims it shot down US-made ATACMS missiles and issues nuclear threat

Putin Lavishes Praise on Trump, Saying Russia Is ‘Open’ to Restored Ties

Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier

A new nuclear arms race is beginning. It will be far more dangerous than the last one

German news agency reports Chancellor Scholz had a one-hour call with Russian President Putin, first in two years

Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future

What a shuttered quarry says about Mexico’s investment climate

Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says

Mexico ups deficit forecast as economists warn of slowing growth

Elon Musk backs Howard Lutnick as agent for ‘change’ at US Treasury

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

Are Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin Talking?

Putin breaks silence on Trump win

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

Kremlin denies Trump-Putin call

Trump and Putin, Call Me Maybe?

The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'

‘Thousands’ of North Korean troops to fight in Russia

Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy

Tesla shares leap 22% after Musk predicts sales rebound

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