The triad consist of intercontinental missiles, nuclear-powered submarines, and strategic aviation. On Wednesday, the Chief of the Russian General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced that his country is strengthening its defensive capabilities by modernizing 95% of its nuclear triad. RELATED: Russia Arrests the Perpetrator of the Attack That Killed Gen. Kirillov “Under the current circumstances, the […]

Previously, the IAEA requested a comprehensive report on Iran’s nuclear activities. On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei announced that deputy foreign ministers from Iran, France, Germany, and the UK will meet on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. RELATED: Venezuela and Iran Reaffirm Cooperation Ties “A series of regional and international issues, including […]

‘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 […]