nuclear weapons

Russia vetoes UN resolution on preventing nuclear arms race in space

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Russia dismissed the measure as politicized and said it didn’t go far enough in banning all types of weapons in space.

Putin warns West that sending troops to Ukraine risks ‘tragic’ global nuclear war

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

In an apparent reference to French President Emmanuel Macron's statement earlier this week that Western ground troops' deployment to Ukraine should not be "ruled out" in the future, Putin said it would lead to "tragic" consequences.

Putin denies U.S. claims that Russia intends to deploy nuclear weapons in space

By Associated Press

Putin said Tuesday that "we always have been categorically against and continue to be against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space."…

Analysis: What are the potential geopolitical implications of Russia’s purported space weapon?

By Spenser A. Warren, The Conversation

Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.

Kim Jong Un vows to boost North Korea’s reconnaissance and nuclear capabilities in 2024

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.

North Korea resumes weapons testing with launch of long-range missile

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Monday's launch is the North's second weapons firing in less than a day. It comes as North Korea vows retaliatory steps against the U.S. and South Korea for their decision to boost their nuclear deterrence plans.

U.S. and South Korea update deterrence plans over North Korean nuclear threat

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Monday's move followed high-level military talks in Seoul, where the allies also discussed enhancing three-way defense exercises with Japan and improve information-sharing on North Korean missile launches.

Putin says Russia tested nuclear-powered missile, warns of revoking ban on atomic tests

By Associated Press

Little is known about the Burevestnik, which was code-named Skyfall by NATO, and many Western experts have been skeptical about it, noting that a nuclear engine could be highly unreliable.

Former U.S. intelligence officer for North Korea addresses growing concerns of nuclear threat

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

America's newly retired national intelligence officer for North Korea points to growing concern the North is building up its nuclear capabilities with neighboring South Korea in mind.

Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Mayor Shiro Suzuki made the remark Wednesday after the Group of Seven leaders at another summit in May adopted a nuclear disarmament document justifying atomic weapons for deterrence.