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
Mar 26 Ukraine demands emergency UN security meeting over Putin’s nuclear plans By Karl Ritter, Associated Press Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to “counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail” after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. Continue reading
Feb 03 NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear weapons pact with the U.S. By Associated Press NATO is calling on Russia to respect the only treaty it has with the United States to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion. The 30-nation security organization is urging Moscow to allow on-the-ground inspections of military sites to resume. Continue reading
Jan 31 U.S. accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms treaty by denying inspections By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Russia's refusal to allow on-the-ground inspections to resume is endangering the New START nuclear treaty and U.S.-Russian arms control overall, the Biden administration charged on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 26 Iran has enough enriched uraniam to build ‘several’ nuclear weapons, UN says By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses, the United Nations' top nuclear official is now warning. Continue reading