Jan 01 Kim Jong Un orders 'exponential' expansion of North Korea's nuclear arsenal By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the “exponential” expansion of his country’s nuclear arsenal and the development of a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Sunday, after he entered 2023 with another weapons launch following a record number of… Continue reading
Nov 29 Russia says nuclear talks with U.S. delayed amid differences, tension over Ukraine By Associated Press A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has postponed a round of nuclear arms control talks with the United States set for this week because of stark differences in approach and tensions over Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 29 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing on Chinese nuclear warheads, Ukraine aid By Stephen McGrath, Lorne Cook, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Pentagon warned in a new report that China is rapidly modernizing its nuclear force and is on track to have 1,500 active warheads by 2035. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin, South Korean counterpart warn Pyongyang against nuclear weapons use By Kim Tong-Hyung, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The U.S. and South Korea jointly warned North Korea that use of any kind of nuclear weapon against Seoul or other regional allies would result in the end of Kim Jong Un's regime, as Pyongyang continued to rattle the peninsula… Continue reading
Oct 27 Putin says 'no need' for using nuclear weapons in Ukraine By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied having any intentions of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine but described the conflict there as part of alleged efforts by the West to secure its global domination. Continue reading
Oct 26 Vladimir Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forces By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: Pentagon says Russia has given notice of routine nuclear drills By Associated Press The Pentagon and State Department said Russia had complied with the terms of the last U.S.-Russia arms control agreement in notifying Washington of the upcoming tests. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin calls out Russia's 'nuclear saber rattling' By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday called "nuclear saber rattling" by Russia "irresponsible and reckless rhetoric."… Continue reading
Oct 07 South Korea, U.S. warships start new drills after North Korea missile launch By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has begun a new round of naval drills with South Korean warships. Continue reading
Sep 28 How real are Putin's nuclear threats to Ukraine? By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that he won't hesitate to use nuclear weapons to ward off Ukraine's attempt to reclaim control of Moscow-occupied areas that the Kremlin is about to annex. Continue reading