Nuclear missile launcher crashes in Russia while driving towards parade
The Iskander tactical missile system crashed into a road safety barrier in St. Petersburg.
Did Russia prime nuclear jets after Kremlin drone strike? What we know
The stunning images of the Kremlin roof on fire after being struck by two UAVs led to retaliatory rhetoric from Moscow and reports of nuclear escalation.
Putin's only option to beat Ukraine is nuclear weapons: Russian politician
A former Russian deputy prime minister said using tactical nukes is necessary because Ukraine has the advantage in terms of conventional forces and weapons.
Prigozhin says nuclear threats make Russia look like "clowns"
"Russia reserves the right to take countermeasures wherever and whenever it deems appropriate," the Kremlin said after a "drone strike" in Moscow.
The Russian case for Crimea
Crimea is the cornerstone of Putin's revanchist regime. Losing it might prove a fatal blow for the Russian system.
Zelensky adviser blames U.S. for unleashing "major war" in Europe
It was the "wrong policy" for the U.S. and Western countries to encourage Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons, Mykhailo Podolyak said on Twitter.
Russia says likelihood of nuclear weapons being used growing by the day
The modern world is "sick" and "it is quite likely that it is on the verge of a new world war," said former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Russia says U.S. 'hostile policy' on Ukraine could kill last nuclear treaty
"The U.S. military is clearly itching to get into Russian bases which store nuclear weapons," Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told Newsweek.
Russia successfully tests "advanced" missile after dropping nuclear treaty
The missile launch is said to be the first such weapon test since Russian President Vladimir Putin withdrew from the New START treaty.
Trump says nukes are world's biggest threat: "All it takes is one madman"
The former president also told Fox News' Tucker Carlson that nuclear is the other "N-word" that people don't mention.
Zelensky blasts "terrorist" Russia after Easter missile strike kills child
"Russia puts itself in even greater isolation from the world, from humanity," Zelensky said.
Russian state TV host attacks "pacifists" against using nuclear weapons
Vladimir Solovyov said Russia would respond with a nuclear strike if Western intelligence agencies help assassinate Putin.
The Other Atomic Concern in Taiwan—Nuclear Reactors
Regardless of the fate of Taiwan's nuclear energy programs, the risks posed to existing facilities amid heightening cross-strait tensions demands international coordination.
Russia issues nuclear threat ahead of Ukrainian counter offensive–ISW
Russian defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, issued "reinvigorated nuclear blackmail rhetoric," according to the think tank.
The risk of nuclear war fatigue
Vladimir Putin and his allies have resorted to nuclear threats when the chips have been down. A desensitized West could leave room for error on a wide scale.
Ex-US Ambassador says Putin's nuclear plan has no impact: "a bit pathetic"
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to place a tactical nuclear weapon in Belarus.
Russian official warns of plot to overthrow Belarusian government
"The Russians will stand shoulder to shoulder with their brothers," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said.
Russia and U.S. cut each other off from key info on nuclear weapons
Russia's "nuclear saber rattling" the past year has led to this current nuclear rift between Russia and the U.S., one official said.
'Powerless' Lukashenko can't stop Kremlin amid nuclear concerns: Ex-general
The move to store nuclear weapons within its borders shows Lukashenko is "powerless to actually stop the Kremlin from doing what it wants, when it wants."
Kim Jong Un eyes more nuclear warheads as U.S. leads allied war games
The U.S. Navy is preparing for a trilateral exercise with South Korea and Japan next week after having concluded back-to-back drills with both countries.
Russian nuclear arms in Belarus will increase partisan activity: Opposition
"If they are really planning to deploy nuclear weapons there, they will be surprised by the people," Franak Viačorka told Newsweek.
Belarus state TV declares "nuclear state," threatens two NATO countries
Putin has announced that Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, its close ally.
Russian nukes in Belarus: Why Putin is escalating again
"It indicates that Russia is not doing particularly well on the battlefield," risk analyst and Russia expert Alex Kokcharov told Newsweek.
Trump tells Americans to "pray" after Putin reveals nuclear weapons plan
The 2024 presidential candidate weighed in on Putin's condemned announcement about nuclear weapons in Belarus.
China responds to Putin's threat to break nuclear weapons pledge
Vladimir Putin told Russian state television over the weekend that he would soon deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
What Russia putting nuclear weapons in Belarus means for the U.S.
Putin "has really thrown away another ace card," one expert told Newsweek.
North Korea ramps up its missile tests to prepare for nuclear attacks
A U.S. carrier strike group is expected to make a port call in South Korea on Tuesday.
Putin "humiliated" China's Xi with nuclear decision: Former ambassador
Russia seems to have overlooked its agreement with China to not deploy nuclear weapons beyond their national borders, according to Michael McFaul on Sunday.
Russian state TV host says country would not exist without nuclear bombs
"Our ancestors took care of us, they did not leave us without a nuclear bomb," Sergey Mardan said.
Russia has taken Belarus as a "nuclear hostage"—Ukraine
Russia has already transferred Iskander missile systems to Belarus, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, Vladimir Putin said.