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Russia
The new “KUB-M” shelters can supposedly withstand shockwaves and provide some level of radiation protection, according to Russia’s emergency ministry’s research institute.
1d ago
Putin
The warning comes amid tensions following Ukraine’s alleged use of US-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles against a military facility in Russia.
1d ago
War in Ukraine
The Kremlin defended the policy changes as a necessary response to perceived “Western threats,” where the use of Western non-nuclear missiles can potentially lead to Moscow’s nuclear response.
2d ago
Nuclear weapons
After the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine agreed to the withdrawal of Soviet nuclear weapons when it signed the Budapest Memorandum. In return, it received security guarantees that now prove worthless.
Nov. 17
Kyiv
On Nov. 16, 1994, Ukraine adopted the draft law by which Ukraine would sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons, the first step that made it vulnerable to Russian aggression.
Nov. 16
Ukraine
The British newspaper claimed that Ukraine could quickly build a basic nuclear device similar to the "Fat Man" bomb dropped on Nagasaki in 1945
Nov. 14
War in Ukraine
US Senate reacts to Trump’s pick that portends the ‘end of American democracy’; Eyeing end of term, Biden pledges to honor promised aid to Ukraine; Kyiv not pursuing nuclear option, ministry says
Nov. 14
War in Ukraine
As Ukraine weighs nuclear weapons options, LENR technology presents a potential path to powerful weapons with a deterrence effect without violating international treaties.
Nov. 9
Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Zelensky said fighting Russia is tough when nine out of every ten bucks’ worth of US arms promised this year haven’t shown up – the Pentagon numbers seem to support the claim.
Oct. 31
Zelensky
The Ukrainian Channel 24, citing anonymous sources, reported that the President's Office labeled the article as deliberate disinformation aimed at discrediting Ukraine’s operation in Kursk.
Oct. 30
Zelensky
A year ago Putin accused Ukraine of trying to acquire nuclear weapons, it didn’t then, but it has now become a topic of conversation and even an ambition for some Ukrainians.
Oct. 29
Zelensky
Almost certainly this is not a step towards World War III, it’s Kyiv using media to pressure its less news-savvy allies. But there is some substance to the proposition that Ukraine might get the bomb.
Oct. 18
War in Ukraine
Ukraine cannot afford to view its security options as a binary choice between nuclear armament and NATO membership.
Oct. 18
Zelensky
The comment of Ukraine having the capability to build a nuke within weeks came a few months ago in a closed meeting, German news outlet BILD alleged.
Oct. 17