nuclear weapons

Putin lowers nuclear response threshold as he renews warnings to the West over Ukraine

By Associated Press

In a strong, new warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.

North Korea provides glimpse of secretive uranium-enrichment facility visited by Kim Jong Un

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

During a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the facility producing weapons-grade nuclear materials, Kim expressed “great satisfaction repeatedly over the wonderful technical force of the nuclear power field” held by North Korea, the official Korean Central News Agency…

Where Putin stands on using nuclear weapons to win Russia's war in Ukraine

By Associated Press

As the war in Ukraine turned slowly in Moscow's favor this summer, Putin declared he doesn’t need nuclear weapons to achieve his goals. But he also says it's wrong for the West to assume that Russia will never use them.

Iran increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog says

By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

The report also says that Tehran has not reconsidered reversing its September 2023 decision to bar IAEA's nuclear inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program and adds that it is essential for Iran "to do so."…

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia announce it would hold drills?

By Associated Press

Tactical nuclear weapons for use against troops on the battlefield are less powerful than nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles that can destroy entire cities.

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.