Russia's Nuclear Forces

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

For Russia, Nuclear Weapons Are the Ultimate Bargaining Chip

The Ukraine war has not only shattered millions of lives and shaken Europe. It also has inured Washington to the use of nuclear threats as leverage.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.

U.S. reacts to Russia's rhetoric on nuclear doctrine

The U.S. is reacting to Vladimir Putin approving a change to Russia's nuclear doctrine that lowers the threshold for a potential nuclear strike. CBS News' Holly Williams and Weijia Jiang have the ...

Russia drill simulates "massive nuclear strike," Moscow says

Nuclear submarines test-fired ICBMs, while nuclear-capable bombers carried out practice launches of long-range cruise missiles, the defense ministry said.

Nuclear fuel producer calls for more incentives to end Russia reliance

Second-largest western supplier of enriched uranium Orano urges more clarity on demand or stricter sanctions

World - Financial Times - October 30

UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known

Foreign Office argues scientific study into modern effects of nuclear war not needed . The UK was one of three countries to vote against creating a UN scientific panel on the effects of nuclear war ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

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 - 4 days ago

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 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 ...

Here’s what bond and gold traders are signaling about Russia’s nuclear shift

Traditional flight-to-safety trades took off on Tuesday in response to the worsening conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but a closer look at the extent of the bond market’s moves and a rise in ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Russia's nuclear rhetoric won't dent UK support for Ukraine - PM

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Ben Jennings on Putin’s rhetoric over Russia’s nuclear weapons – cartoon

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Putin Says Russia Fired a New Missile at Ukraine

The missile appeared to have greater range and speed than previous weapons Russia has used in the war, weapons experts said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says

Ukraine’s defense minister says Ukrainian troops have engaged for the first time with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighbor

World - ABC News - November 5

Moscow says first Ukrainian attack on Russia with US-made missiles signals west wants to escalate conflict – Russia-Ukraine war live

Russian foreign minister says his country will do everything possible to avoid nuclear war after Ukraine fires Atacms into Russia for first time . Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding nuclear forces in face of alleged US threats

Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion.

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

UK urged to break with France, North Korea and Russia on UN nuclear war resolution

Non-proliferation groups call on government not to oppose creation of a study into effects of nuclear conflict. Non-proliferation groups are urging the UK government to make a late about-turn on ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

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 - 4 days 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.

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 - 4 days ago

Russia says Ukraine attacked it using U.S. long-range missiles, signals it's ready for nuclear response

Russia has signaled to the West it's ready for a nuclear confrontation.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Russia changes nuclear doctrine as Ukraine gets OK to use U.S. long-range weapons

Moscow will now consider a conventional attack on Russia by any nation supported by a nuclear power to be a joint attack, according to a change in the country's nuclear doctrine signed into law by ...

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

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

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 - 4 days ago

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

Judith Jamison Was a Singular Force in Dance

She was always a goddess of dance — even before her triumph in “Cry.” The Ailey star turned artistic director stretched like there was no tomorrow.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology

Ex-Fox News host makes bizarre claim on Steve Bannon’s podcast, days after saying a demon attacked him in his sleep. Demons that Tucker Carlson claimed attacked him as he slept were also ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Latest in Russia's Nuclear Forces

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

For Russia, Nuclear Weapons Are the Ultimate Bargaining Chip

What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means

U.S. reacts to Russia's rhetoric on nuclear doctrine

Russia drill simulates "massive nuclear strike," Moscow says

Nuclear fuel producer calls for more incentives to end Russia reliance

UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known

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

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

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

Here’s what bond and gold traders are signaling about Russia’s nuclear shift

Russia's nuclear rhetoric won't dent UK support for Ukraine - PM

Ben Jennings on Putin’s rhetoric over Russia’s nuclear weapons – cartoon

Putin Says Russia Fired a New Missile at Ukraine

Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says

Moscow says first Ukrainian attack on Russia with US-made missiles signals west wants to escalate conflict – Russia-Ukraine war live

North Korean leader calls for expanding nuclear forces in face of alleged US threats

UK urged to break with France, North Korea and Russia on UN nuclear war resolution

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

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

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

Russia says Ukraine attacked it using U.S. long-range missiles, signals it's ready for nuclear response

Russia changes nuclear doctrine as Ukraine gets OK to use U.S. long-range weapons

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

Putin sends nuclear warning to West

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Judith Jamison Was a Singular Force in Dance

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Tucker Carlson credits demons for the invention of nuclear technology

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