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Putin confirms first nuclear bombs moved to Belarus in warning to West

Vladimir Putin says Russia has already stationed a first batch of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Evening Standard

Alexander Lukashenko says Russian tactical nuclear weapons ‘arriving in Belarus’

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country has started taking delivery of Russian tactical nuclear weapons.

The New Daily

China, other states, fortify nuclear weapons arsenals: Report

Think tank says China had 17 percent more nuclear warheads in January 2023 compared with the year before.

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Russia moves tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus blaming ‘Nato aggression’

Moscow has started moving nuclear weapons into Belarusian territory, in response to what it called a “sharp escalation” on its western border.

The Week

At Hiroshima G7, bomb survivors grapple with a disarmament dream deferred

The last time a U.S. president visited Hiroshima, atomic bomb survivor Shigeaki Mori was filled with hope for a future without nuclear weapons. Seven years later, he's more sceptical.

Reuters

Henry Kissinger says he wants to call attention to the dangers of A.I. the same way he did for nuclear weapons but warns it's a 'totally new problem'

“The speed with which artificial intelligence acts will make it problematical in crisis situations."

Fortune

Russia 'very unlikely' to use nuclear weapons, US intel chief

Russia is very unlikely to use its nuclear weapons, the top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday, despite past saber-rattling from the Kremlin and the heavy casualties that eMoscow is enduring in its invasion of Ukraine.

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US nuclear weapons modernization plan spurs cost questions

The U.S. agency that oversees the nation's nuclear arsenal is moving ahead with plans to modernize production of key components that trigger the weapons

The Independent UK

Commentary: The problem with Biden’s hawkish Iran approach

For President Joe Biden, preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is a core national security objective. Biden administration officials across the government frequently state that the U.S. will do whatever is required to accomplish this goal and that all available options are on the table to ensure Tehran never…

Chicago Tribune

US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine

The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in a "managed" escalation of his war in Ukraine, the second-highest U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Milley's remarks on Iran alarmed Israel and prompted official protest

Milley recently said the U.S. "remains committed as a matter of policy that Iran will not have a fielded nuclear weapon."

Axios

Xi facing calls in China to rethink 'no first use' nuclear arms policy

BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing calls in China to rethink its "no first use" policy for nuclear weapons, a pledge not to use nuclear weapons unless attacked with such arms.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kim urges N Korean experts to produce ‘powerful nuclear weapons’

Kim Jong Un maintains his nuclear weapons are focused on defending North Korea against a hostile US and South Korea.

Al Jazeera

Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus?

Nato has condemned the announcement by Vladimir Putin that Russia is to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus as “dangerous and irresponsible” rhetoric.

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The Guardian - UK

Putin’s timeline for storing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is hard to believe

Although Alexander Lukashenko has agreed to host nuclear bases little construction work seems to have started

The Guardian - UK

Russia accused of taking Belarus ‘nuclear hostage’ with deal to station missiles there

Ukraine says Putin’s deal to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus destabilises neighbour

The Independent UK

Putin says he will move nuclear weapons into Belarus - and blames the UK

Vladimir Putin has announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring ally Belarus

Reuters

NATO criticises Putin for 'dangerous and irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric

NATO on Sunday criticised Vladimir Putin for what it called his "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, a day after the Russian president said he planned to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian plans for nuclear weapons in Belarus ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ – as it happened

Senior US administration official says there are no signs Moscow intends to use its nuclear weapons

Bangkok Post

No indication Russia plans to use nuclear weapons: US Dept of Defense

WASHINGTON: The US Department of Defense said on Saturday that there are no indications that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons after Moscow's announcement to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Daily Mirror

Putin to move 'tactical' nuclear weapons into Belarus in fresh threat to west

The Russian president said that the escalation has come in response to western countries including Britain increasing their supply of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine

Reuters

What are tactical nuclear weapons and what is Russia's policy?

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has a deal to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus and that this would not violate non-proliferation agreements.

Al Jazeera

What are depleted uranium munitions the UK is sending to Ukraine?

Armour-piercing ammunition emits low levels of radiation after exploding but is not considered a nuclear weapon.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Israeli Officials Hold Talks to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

Senior US and Israeli officials have held talks in Washington to reinforce security coordination with the aim of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and deterring its increasing hostile activities in the Middle East and other regions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Monday with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs…

Asharq Al-Awsat

CIA Chief: Iran Could Enrich Uranium to Weapons-grade within Weeks

CIA director William Burns warned on Sunday that Iran could enrich uranium within weeks to 90 percent, the quantity it needs for a nuclear weapon. He added that in terms of its missile systems, Iran’s ability to deliver a nuclear weapon, once developed, has also been advancing as well. In…

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