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CIA chief meets Russian counterpart to discuss nuclear weapons in Ukraine, prisoners

US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns met with his Russian counterpart in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Monday to warn of the consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, which Moscow has threatened to deploy in Ukraine, and to raise the issue of US prisoners in Russian jails, according…

France 24

CIA chief in Ankara meeting with Russian counterpart, White House official says

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns is in Ankara to speak with his Russian intelligence counterpart to convey a message on consequences of use of nuclear weapons by Russia, a White House official said on Monday.

Reuters

Why did Russia invade Ukraine and what could happen next?

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine and what could happen next?

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Sweden to spurn nuclear weapons as NATO member, foreign minister says

Sweden plans to declare nuclear weapons cannot be stationed on its territory when the country joins the NATO military alliance, following in the footsteps of its Nordic neighbors, the Swedish foreign minister told local news agency TT on Friday.

Reuters

G20 leaders to denounce use, or threat, of nuclear weapons - draft

Leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies will next week denounce the use of, or any threat to use, nuclear weapons, according to an early draft of a G20 statement seen by Reuters.

Reuters

Why did Russia invade Ukraine and what could happen next?

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

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Fresh effort to ban the bomb as new generation bids for nuclear-free world

Today’s disarmament activists are applying a new set of tactics to respond to threats including those from Putin in Ukraine

The Guardian - US

US warns Australia against joining treaty banning nuclear weapons

US embassy in Canberra says treaty ‘would not allow for US extended deterrence relationships’

The Guardian - AU

US and Russia 'communications' ongoing over Ukraine war with Putin's nuclear weapons fear

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said it was in the "interests" of the US to remain in contact with Moscow, amid fears Russia will resort to using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia, U.S. to hold first talks under nuclear treaty since Ukraine war -State Dept

The United States and Russia are expected to meet soon and discuss resuming inspections under the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty that have been paused since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

Reuters

US reportedly held talks with Russia on nuclear risk in Ukraine

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is said to have spoken with senior Kremlin aides

The Guardian - UK

Putin tells Macron Hiroshima is proof ‘you don’t have to launch nuclear strike on major city to win war’

Two presidents discussed atomic weapons as speculation over Russian plan builds

The Independent UK

Scholz: Xi opposing nuclear weapons in Ukraine reason enough to visit China

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was heavily criticised for a trip to Beijing this week, said on Saturday his and Chinese President Xi Jinping's joint statement opposing the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine had been reason enough for the visit.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Nuclear weapons must not be used over Ukraine, China’s president says in clear response to Russia

Xi Jinping calls on international community to ‘reject the threat of nuclear weapons’

Daily Mirror

Doomsday Clock warning says humanity is 'sleepwalking into nuclear war'

Amid Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, a Doomsday Clock has indicated that humanity is closer than ever to destroying itself with self-made problems like nuclear war or climate change

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The nuclear risks in Russia’s war with Ukraine are real

For the second time in my life, the threat of nuclear war is keeping me up at night. The first occasion was in 1983, when as a child, I sneaked out of my bedroom to watch the TV movie “The Day After.” That movie gave me a healthy appreciation for…

Daily Mirror

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warns Russia not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

President Xi Jinping's opposition to nuclear warfare comes after Vladimir Putin insisted Russia would employ 'all means" to defend its occupied territories in Ukraine

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Nuclear attack on US would lead to Kim Jong-un being wiped out, officials warn

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a chilling warning to Kim Jong-un after three intercontinental ballistic missiles were fired on Thursday and flew over 460 miles

The Guardian - UK

China and Germany condemn Russian threat to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Xi Jinping tells Olaf Scholz of the need for greater cooperation during ‘times of change and turmoil’

Reuters

G7 ministers: severe consequences if Russia uses nuclear or chemical weapons

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven economic powers said on Friday any use of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons by Russia would be met with severe consequences, and renewed their call on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

WEKU

Scholz and Xi agree Russia would cross a line with nuclear weapons in Ukraine

After a meeting with Xi in Beijing, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the two leaders agreed that with the use of nuclear weapons, Russia would cross a line drawn by the international community.

The Independent UK

Ukrainians face nuclear threat with grit and dark humor

Ukrainians no longer ask if their country will be hit by Russia with nuclear weapons

Reuters

South Korea not considering redeploying tactical nuclear weapons - defense minister

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Thursday that he did not believe tactical nuclear weapons were for now needed to deter North Korea following its latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

The Independent UK

US, South Korea warn Pyongyang against nuclear weapons use

The U.S. and South Korea are jointly warning 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

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