Jan 10 South Korean president urges bolder steps from North Korea, U.S. By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korean President Moon Jae-in said resolving the issue of the North Korea sanctions hinges on how fast Pyongyang denuclearizes and whether it receives reciprocal measures from the United States. Continue reading
Dec 20 Putin claims U.S. actions are raising the threat of nuclear war By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir said that if the U.S. puts intermediate-range missiles in Europe, Russia will be forced to take countermeasures. Continue reading
Nov 24 Koreas gain UN sanctions exemption for joint rail survey By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korea said Saturday that the United Nations Security Council granted an exemption to sanctions that will allow surveys on North Korean railroad sections the Koreas want to connect with the South. Continue reading
Nov 16 North Korea deports American, boasts of ‘ultramodern’ weapon By Hyung-Jin Kim, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Experts say the weapon test was likely an expression of anger by North Korea at U.S.-led international sanctions. Continue reading
Oct 18 Putin says Russia would only use its nuclear weapons in retaliation By Associated Press Putin noted that Russia would only launch a nuclear strike if its early warning systems spot missiles heading toward its territory, adding that "the aggressor should know that retaliation is inevitable."… Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 10:53 Is new North and South Korea deal a significant step toward denuclearization? A new joint agreement signed by leaders of North and South Korea marked their most significant progress toward peace to date. Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in pledged a "new era," with Kim agreeing to dismantle his main missile testing… Continue watching
Jul 14 Nuclear arms race is an expected topic for Trump-Putin talks By Robert Burns, Associated Press On Monday, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss nuclear arms issues, including the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Continue reading
Apr 20 North Korea suspends nuclear and long-range missile tests, plans to close nuclear test site By Associated Press The North's official Korean Central News Agency said the suspension of nuclear and ICBM tests went into effect Saturday. Continue reading
Mar 06 Trump cites ‘possible progress’ in talks with North Korea By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The president commented on Twitter today that a "serious effort" is being made by all sides. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 6:50 Why Putin is unveiling ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons now By PBS News Hour Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted of new nuclear weapons that he says can defeat U.S. missile defenses in an address unveiling a grand vision for his country. His return to Cold War rhetoric comes a month after the U.S. announced… Continue watching