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Russia to further develop nuclear weapons, says Putin
"Our plans include further development of the nuclear triad as a guarantee of strategic deterrence and keeping the balance of power in the world," Putin said on Friday at a meeting with graduates of higher military educational institutions as reported by Xinhua news agency.
More nuclear warheads being kept operational, Watchdog Reports
SIPRI Director Dan Smith lamented that “While the global total of nuclear warheads continues to fall as Cold War-era weapons are gradually dismantled, regrettably we continue to see year-on-year increases in the number of operational nuclear warheads."
Iran Defends Peaceful Nuclear Program Amid G7 Criticism
Kanaani stressed that "peaceful" nuclear activities of Iran, in line with the provisions of the NPT and Safeguards Agreement, will continue undeterred by political pressures and "propaganda campaigns". He said that mention by the communique of the anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors reflects "the political approach pursued by those behind the resolution" and the "abuse" of international mechanisms by certain governments against independent states.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Issues Warning to Poland: Nuclear Retaliation Looms
According to Sikorski, "The Americans have told the Russians that if you explode a nuke, even if it doesn't kill anybody, we will hit all your targets (positions) in Ukraine with conventional weapons, we'll destroy all of them."
Russian Defense Ministry Reveals Plans for Tactical Nuclear Forces Drills
The Defence Ministry in Moscow stated that the exercise would encompass a range of activities aimed at practicing the preparation and deployment of non-strategic nuclear weapons.
Yulia Navalnaya Sounds Alarm on Putin's Unpredictability and Nuclear Threat
In an interview with DPA, Navalnaya conveyed uncertainty about Putin's intentions, stating, "We don't know what to expect from him. He probably would do it." She drew parallels between Putin's unpredictability and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, expressing surprise at his decision despite strong ties between the two nations. Navalnaya remarked on Putin's tactics of instilling fear, stating, "He frightens people, keeps them in fear. Nobody knows what Putin is going to do next."
Israeli President Herzog Sounds Alarm on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
In urging collective action from the international community, Herzog emphasized the necessity of being prepared to confront Iran if required, cautioning against a policy of appeasement. Although refraining from directly addressing recent military actions attributed to Israel, Herzog asserted his nation's commitment to responsible conduct and the pursuit of peace.
Putin's Statement on Russia's Nuclear Preparedness: A Message to State Media
Putin acknowledged that while tensions exist between Russia and the United States, both nations possess experts in Russian-American relations and strategic deterrence, which could prevent an immediate escalation to nuclear confrontation. He reiterated that Russia's nuclear doctrine outlines specific circumstances under which it would consider using nuclear arms, emphasizing that weapons exist to be utilized according to established principles.
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