‘The updated foundations of nuclear deterrence policy have been published at an appropriate time,’ said Peskov. On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a new nuclear doctrine allowing the use of nuclear weapons in response to conventional attacks that threaten the sovereignty of Russia and Belarus. RELATED: Russia Continues to Advance in Donbas After US […]

The new Russian nuclear doctrine envisages the possibility of Ukraine using long-range weaponry against Russian territory. On Tuesday, Russia conducted tests launching intercontinental and cruise ballistic missiles from land, air, and sea as part of its strategic nuclear deterrence exercises. RELATED: UK Sanctions Russian Public Relations Firms for ‘Trying to Destabilise’ Ukraine Defense Minister Andrei […]

The ‘Steadfast Noon’ military exercises involve eight air bases and thirteen allied countries. On Monday, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) began nuclear exercises involving 60 aircraft and 2,000 military personnel. RELATED: Mark Rutte: ‘NATO Stands With Ukraine’ “In the context of the ongoing war within the framework of the Ukrainian conflict, such exercises do […]

‘Insisting on starting negotiations, pretending as if nothing has happened, would be unreasonable,’ Peskov said. On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is not interested in signing a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with the United States. RELATED: Rutte’s Appointment as NATO Secretary Will Bring Nothing New: Russia “We believe that insisting […]

Last week, President Putin called for updating his country’s nuclear deterrence policy at a Security Council meeting. On Sunday, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said taht his country’s nuclear policy amendments were drafted in response to the heightened tensions along its borders. RELATED: Russia Reserves Right to Use Nuclear Weapons if Attacked: Putin During an interview […]

Ukrainian forces have attempted to maintain an offensive in Kursk after they were forced to retreat from Pokrovsk. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed about Ukrainian attempted attacks on the Kursk nuclear power plant, which is located approximately 60 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. RELATED: […]

For Washington and its allies, deterrence includes the use of nuclear weapons in joint military operations. On Monday, Russian Ambassador to Japan Nikolai Nozdrev said that the U.S.-Japan alliance is posing a nuclear threat to Japan’s regional neighbors. RELATED: Head of the Russian Security Council Meets With the President of Iran Nozdrev noted that Washington […]

This stage involves the central and southern military districts as well as the Aerospace Forces. On Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the third stage of its country’s non-strategic nuclear exercises has begun. RELATED: China and Russia Condemn Attempts to Destabilize Venezuela This stage focuses on the preparation of units for the combat use […]

It will also strengthen its navy in response to growing threats from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. On Wednesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said that his country will take adequate measures if Japan moves away from being a non-nuclear weapons state. RELATED: United States Announces New Sanctions on Countries Allies of Russia Russia […]

Meanwhile, the EU and Ukraine signed security agreements during a European Council summit in Brussels. On Thursday, RIA Novosti reported that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that changes may be made to the Russian nuclear doctrine in light of the Ukrainian conflict. RELATED: Russia Warns South Korea Not to Supply Arms to Ukraine […]