Nov 13 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. Continue reading
Oct 05 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. Continue reading
Sep 08 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. Continue reading
Aug 09 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. Continue reading
Jul 27 Russia’s claim of placing nuclear weapons in Belarus escalates regional tension By Associated Press The declared deployment of the Russian weapons on the territory of its neighbor and loyal ally marks a new stage in the Kremlin’s nuclear saber-rattling over its invasion of Ukraine and another bid to discourage the West from increasing military… Continue reading
Jun 14 Belarus leader says he wouldn’t hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression By Associated Press Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the planned deployment of the short-range nuclear weapons to Moscow's neighbor and ally Belarus, in a move widely seen as a warning to the West. Continue reading
Jun 12 Nuclear states continue to modernize their arsenals, watchdog says By Associated Press The head of Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said Monday that "we are drifting into one of the most dangerous periods in human history."… Continue reading
Jun 09 Putin says Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus next month By Associated Press Putin said during Friday's meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that work on building facilities for the nuclear weapons will be completed by July 7-8, and they will be moved to Belarus quickly after that. Continue reading
May 22 As tensions with Iran escalate, U.S. military posts photos of bomb capable of destroying underground bunkers By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press As tensions with Iran have escalated over its nuclear program, the U.S. military this month posted pictures of a powerful bomb designed to penetrate deep into the earth and destroy underground facilities that could be used to enrich uranium. Continue reading
Apr 02 Russia to place tactical nukes near Belarus’ western border, ambassador says By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Russian tactical nuclear weapons will be deployed close to Belarus' borders with NATO neighbors, the Russian ambassador to Belarus said Sunday amid simmering tensions between Russia and the West over Moscow's war in Ukraine. Continue reading