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Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 233 of the invasion

Russia evacuates civilians from Ukraine’s Kherson; Moscow’s forces would be ‘annihilated’ if Putin used nuclear weapons, says EU foreign policy chief

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2022

Is this a drill? Upcoming Russian nuclear exercises a challenge for the West

With Russia expected to soon carry out large-scale drills of its nuclear forces as President Vladimir Putin threatens to use them, the United States and its allies will be challenged to ensure they can spot the difference between exercises and the real thing.

Reuters · Oct 13, 2022

NATO Chief Warns Russia Not to Cross ‘Very Important Line’

Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he were to order the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday, with the military alliance and Russia both due to hold nuclear exercises in coming days. NATO is holding its exercise, dubbed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Explainer-What are 'tactical' nuclear weapons?

From the war in Ukraine to North Korea's recent missile testing spree, tactical nuclear weapons are being debated and developed in a way not seen since the Cold War.

Reuters · Oct 13, 2022

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’ at the start of the conflict and has continued his sabre-rattling ever since

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

North Korea takes inspiration from Putin's nuke threats

For decades North Korea has threatened to turn enemy cities into a “sea of fire,” even as it doggedly worked on building a nuclear weapons program that could back up its belligerent words

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Kremlin 'normalising' tactical nukes to 'prepare Russia for possible Ukraine deployment'

As the world fears Vladimir Putin could fire nuclear weapons at peaceful neighbour Ukraine, the Kremlin's media is downplaying their immensely destructive capabilities

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

US will soon need to deter two major nuclear powers for first time, White House says

New national security strategy warns of Russia as more immediate threat and China as long-term competitor

The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2022

NATO: Russian Nuclear Strike Would Almost Certainly Draw ‘Physical Response’

A Russian nuclear strike would change the course of the conflict and almost certainly trigger a "physical response" from Ukraine allies and potentially from NATO, a senior NATO official said on Wednesday. Any use of nuclear weapons by Moscow would have "unprecedented consequences" for Russia, the official warned. It would…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

What are nuclear tactical weapons, will they be used in Ukraine?

Tactical nuclear weapons are often characterised by their size, range, or use for limited military targets.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022