The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Weapons

John Bolton suggested that America could assassinate the ailing Russian president if he unleashes nuclear weapons on Ukraine

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

Liz Truss and allies condemned Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Russia has continued its bombardment of Ukraine for the second day causing civilian casualties as the Kremlin's war machine targets key infrastructure, and cultural sites

The Group of Seven (G7) nations committed on Tuesday to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, adding in a statement after a leaders' call that any use by Russia of nuclear weapons would be met with severe consequences.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday Russia's possible use of nuclear weapons is highly unpredictable and the situation must be closely watched.

US President Joe Biden warned last week that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is now the highest since the Cuban Missile Crisis as Russia and North Korea engage in sabre-rattling on the use of “tactical” nuclear weapons. Such weapons are less destructive than “strategic” weapons designed to wipe out entire…

UK spy chief says Kremlin does not appear to be engaged in preliminary steps despite Putin’s threats

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Tuesday that North Korea has nothing to gain from nuclear weapons, as the isolated country threatened to beef up its capability to attack its southern neighbour.