Leaked Russian military files reveal criteria for nuclear strike
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons, which can be delivered by land or sea-launched missiles or from aircraft, are designed for limited battlefield use in Europe and Asia, as opposed to the...
U.S. warns Russia of consequences if it uses nuclear weapons - NBC News
WEBSep 26, 2022 · Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed his nuclear threats last week as he escalated his war in Ukraine by calling up reservists and moving to annex occupied areas.
Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns the West - NBC News
WEBMar 13, 2024 · President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia was ready for nuclear war if it came to it, his latest warning to the West ahead of an election this week that will see him extend his rule.
Putin revising Russia's nuclear doctrine amid 'current realities'
WEBRussia, the world’s biggest nuclear power, has started updating its nuclear doctrine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday, citing an earlier statement by President Vladimir Putin.
Russia says it rehearsed 'massive' nuclear strike - BBC
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Russia has rehearsed its ability to deliver a "massive" nuclear strike, the Kremlin says. The military exercise involved delivering a "response to an enemy nuclear strike", Defence Minister...
Ukraine invasion: Putin puts Russia's nuclear forces on 'special ... - BBC
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's military to put its deterrence forces, which include nuclear weapons, on "special alert". He told defence chiefs it was because of "aggressive statements" by...
What We Know About Putin’s Nuclear Threats - The New York Times
WEBOct 9, 2022 · So far, U.S. officials say they think the chances of Russia using nuclear weapons are low. Senior American officials say they have seen no evidence that Mr. Putin is moving any of his nuclear...
Russia's Putin issues new nuclear warnings to West over Ukraine
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · MOSCOW, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered a warning to the West over Ukraine by suspending a landmark nuclear arms control treaty, announcing that new strategic...
Russia-Ukraine War: Biden Warns Russia Against Using Nuclear …
WEBOct 25, 2022 · Ukraine accuses Russia of doing secret work at a nuclear plant that may be preparation for a radiological attack. Russia’s unsupported ‘dirty bomb’ claims reverberate in right-wing U.S....
Ukraine war: Could Russia use tactical nuclear weapons? - BBC
WEBRussia's President Vladimir Putin has said he's ready to use nuclear weapons to defend Russian territory, raising the fear he might use a small, or "tactical" nuclear weapon in Ukraine.