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What Is 'Poseidon'? Russia's 'One-Of-A-Kind' Underwater Nuclear Drone
Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, defying US President Donald Trump's warnings with Moscow's second test of a new nuclear weapons system in just a few days.
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"Most Difficult Stage": Russia Begins Nuclear Drill, West Plans Response
Russia's nuclear forces today began a special exercise after orders were received from President Vladimir Putin. The move comes at a critical point in the Ukraine war after senior officials in Moscow termed it the "most difficult phase".
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Putin's 'Top Secret' Meet Over Nukes As Ukraine Plans Cruise Missile Attack
Vladimir Putin called for an urgent meeting of Moscow's top security council to discuss its nuclear deterrence. The move comes amid concerns in Russia over Ukraine being allowed by Western powers to use cruise missiles to target locations in Russia.
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Nuclear Drills Response To West Comments On Sending Troops To Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin said upcoming nuclear weapons drills announced earlier Monday by Russia were a response to "unprecedented" comments, including by French President Emmanuel Macron, on sending troops to Ukraine.
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At UN, Russia Blocks US Move On Nuclear Weapons In Space
Russia vetoed on Wednesday a U.S.-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution that called on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space, a move that the United States says suggests Moscow might be "hiding something."
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Russia's Explosive Plan To Deploy Nuclear Weapons In Space Draws US Concerns
Republican Congressman Michael R Turner urged President Joe Biden to make the intelligence report on Russia's plans public.
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Russia Trains For Nuclear Explosion, Develops Simulator For Its Forces
Concerns around nuclear conflict have risen in recent years in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia Begins Deployment Of Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus
Russia moved ahead on Thursday with a plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, whose leader said the warheads were already on the move, in the Kremlin's first deployment of such bombs outside Russia since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union.
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"Dangerous": Biden Expresses Concern Over Putin's Plan To Deploy Nukes In Belarus
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin's stated plan to deploy nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus, branding it "dangerous" talk.
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Russia Won't Change Plans On Deploying Nuclear Weapons In Belarus: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Monday said Western criticism would not change plans announced by President Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus.
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No Indication Of Russia Readying Nuclear Weapons: US
The United States does not see any signs that Russia is making preparations to use nuclear weapons, White House spokesman John Kirby said.
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US To Take Valdimir Putin's "Irresponsible" Nuclear Threat Seriously
The United States is taking Russian President Vladimir Putin's "irresponsible" veiled threat to use nuclear weapons "seriously," a senior US official said Wednesday.
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Will Not Use Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine: Russia Foreign Ministry
Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, foreign ministry spokesman Alexei Zaitsev said on Friday.
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"Can't Take Lightly": CIA Warns Desperate Putin Poses Nuclear Threat
Russia's setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine could lead President Vladimir Putin to resort to using a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon, CIA director William Burns said Thursday.
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"Would Only Use N-Weapons If...": Russia Amid Ukraine Invasion
Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN International Tuesday.
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What Is 'Poseidon'? Russia's 'One-Of-A-Kind' Underwater Nuclear Drone
Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, defying US President Donald Trump's warnings with Moscow's second test of a new nuclear weapons system in just a few days.
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"Most Difficult Stage": Russia Begins Nuclear Drill, West Plans Response
Russia's nuclear forces today began a special exercise after orders were received from President Vladimir Putin. The move comes at a critical point in the Ukraine war after senior officials in Moscow termed it the "most difficult phase".
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Putin's 'Top Secret' Meet Over Nukes As Ukraine Plans Cruise Missile Attack
Vladimir Putin called for an urgent meeting of Moscow's top security council to discuss its nuclear deterrence. The move comes amid concerns in Russia over Ukraine being allowed by Western powers to use cruise missiles to target locations in Russia.
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Nuclear Drills Response To West Comments On Sending Troops To Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin said upcoming nuclear weapons drills announced earlier Monday by Russia were a response to "unprecedented" comments, including by French President Emmanuel Macron, on sending troops to Ukraine.
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At UN, Russia Blocks US Move On Nuclear Weapons In Space
Russia vetoed on Wednesday a U.S.-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution that called on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space, a move that the United States says suggests Moscow might be "hiding something."
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Russia's Explosive Plan To Deploy Nuclear Weapons In Space Draws US Concerns
Republican Congressman Michael R Turner urged President Joe Biden to make the intelligence report on Russia's plans public.
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Russia Trains For Nuclear Explosion, Develops Simulator For Its Forces
Concerns around nuclear conflict have risen in recent years in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia Begins Deployment Of Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus
Russia moved ahead on Thursday with a plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, whose leader said the warheads were already on the move, in the Kremlin's first deployment of such bombs outside Russia since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union.
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"Dangerous": Biden Expresses Concern Over Putin's Plan To Deploy Nukes In Belarus
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin's stated plan to deploy nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus, branding it "dangerous" talk.
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Russia Won't Change Plans On Deploying Nuclear Weapons In Belarus: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Monday said Western criticism would not change plans announced by President Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus.
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No Indication Of Russia Readying Nuclear Weapons: US
The United States does not see any signs that Russia is making preparations to use nuclear weapons, White House spokesman John Kirby said.
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US To Take Valdimir Putin's "Irresponsible" Nuclear Threat Seriously
The United States is taking Russian President Vladimir Putin's "irresponsible" veiled threat to use nuclear weapons "seriously," a senior US official said Wednesday.
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Will Not Use Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine: Russia Foreign Ministry
Russia will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, foreign ministry spokesman Alexei Zaitsev said on Friday.
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"Can't Take Lightly": CIA Warns Desperate Putin Poses Nuclear Threat
Russia's setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine could lead President Vladimir Putin to resort to using a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon, CIA director William Burns said Thursday.
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"Would Only Use N-Weapons If...": Russia Amid Ukraine Invasion
Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN International Tuesday.
