Russia tests nuclear unit
Russia tests nuclear unit as it rolls out ballistic missiles in latest threat to West
Russia is testing the readiness of a missile unit that forms part of its strategic nuclear forces, the defence ministry has said – with Russian officials having repeatedly raised the spectre of nuclear war over the West’s support for Ukraine.
Missiles roll across northwest Russia in test of nuclear unit
Russia is testing the combat readiness of a unit equipped with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles in a region northwest of Moscow, news agencies quoted the defence ministry as saying on Friday.
NATO Conducts Nuclear Exercise After Russia Warning
The military alliance started its annual nuclear exercise "Steadfast Noon" with up to 60 aircraft taking part on Monday.
Russia Moves Nuclear Missiles Closer to NATO Borders
Russia has deployed its nuclear-capable RS-24 Jars missile systems closer to NATO’s borders, raising concerns across the West. According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense, strategic missile units are conducting intensive exercises along patrol routes that stretch up to 100 kilometers,
Russia flexes nuclear muscle: Yars missile drills near NATO
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Friday, 18th October, that it has commenced exercises with RS-24 Yars launchers in the Tver region (approximately 145 kilometres from the NATO border), according to the Defence Romania portal.
Russia calls US statements on readiness for nuclear talks 'deception'
Recent statements by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration that Washington is ready for nuclear talks without ...
South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia
South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in ...
Russia Flaunts Nuclear Submarine Power in Pacific
Modernization of a pier at a Pacific Fleet base has allowed seven Russian nuclear-powered submarines to enter service.
UN's nuclear agency funded Russian research in occupied Crimea, RFE/RL reports
According to the agency's internal documents, the IAEA signed at least two agreements with Russian research institutes to ...
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How Does Central Asia Fit Into Russia's Nuclear Energy Diplomacy?
After the Kremlin's isolation following its invasion of Ukraine, Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom has become an even more ...
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Russia’s nuclear doctrine to include attacks on nonnuclear states
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a fresh nuclear threat against the West and Ukraine on Wednesday, indicating that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that was supported by a nuclear ...
Russia Nuclear War Warning Issued by NATO Ally Politician
Sahra Wagenknecht warned that if "NATO becomes party" to the Russia-Ukraine war it will escalate into a "nuclear ...
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Why Russia is more likely to go nuclear in Ukraine if it’s winning
Russia’s war against Ukraine has been a conventional conflict. But it is very much a nuclear crisis, too. While Russia uses nuclear rhetoric politically, there’s an ever-present danger that it ...
Russia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine
Putin is relying on the world’s largest atomic arsenal to offset NATO’s massive edge in conventional weapons. His aim: ...