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U.S. sees no threat of Russia using nuclear weapons despite rhetoric- official

The United States does not believe that there is a threat of Russia using nuclear weapons despite a recent escalation in Moscow's rhetoric, a senior U.S. defense official said on Friday.

Reuters

2 Aerospace & Defense Stocks to Buy with Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

The escalating geopolitical tensions around the Russia-Ukraine war, replete with threats of the use of nuclear weapons, have been motivating several countries to improve their defense infrastructure. So, we think prominent aerospace and defense stocks Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX) are well-positioned to capitalize on the rising demand…

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Labour branded 'shameful' for attack on drug policy amid deaths crisis

THE Labour party are causing a stir on social media with an advertisement firing into the Liberal Democrats over their policies on nuclear weapons…

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

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK

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

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK

Analysis-North Korea signals expansive mission for its nuclear weapons

As South Korea’s new conservative president prepares to take office, North Korea is outlining an expansive, ambiguous, and potentially destabilising doctrine for using its nuclear weapons, analysts said.

Reuters

Top US general says Russia is ‘irresponsible’ for ‘rattling nuclear sabre’

Tensions over the potential use of nuclear weapons have risen since the Russia launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February

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Boris Johnson says he doesn’t expect Putin to resort to nuclear weapons if Russia suffers more Ukraine losses

Asked if he expected Mr Putin to consider using tactical nuclear weapons if he suffered more military failures in Ukraine, the PM said: ‘No, I don’t’

Evening Standard

UK's Johnson does not expect Putin to use tactical nuclear weapons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he did not expect Russian President Vladimir Putin to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine if he faced more military failures in the country.

Reuters

Ministry of Defence refuses to say whether US nukes are returning to British soil

American nuclear bombs were removed from Britain in 2008 but there are signs they could be set to return

The Independent UK

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

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un vows to step up nuclear weapons programme at Pyongyang military parade

North Korean despot Kim Jong Un has vowed to bolster his nuclear forces at “maximum speed” at a military parade that displayed intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and other weapons.

Evening Standard

North Korea flaunts deadly ICBM weapons as Kim Jong Un vows to boost nuclear arsenal

A display of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missiles took place at a massive military parade where Kim Jong Un said that nuclear weapons will be built at the "fastest pace"

Daily Mirror

Kim Vows to 'Strengthen' North Korea's Nuclear Weapons at Parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen the country's nuclear weapons program during a speech at a high-profile military parade in Pyongyang, state media reported Tuesday. "We will continue to take steps to strengthen and develop our nation's nuclear capabilities at the fastest pace," Kim said, according to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Independent UK

Ukraine, nuclear weapons and election delusions: What we learned from Piers Morgan’s interview with Trump

Part Two of sit-down with ex-president airs on Tuesday on TalkTV

The Independent UK

Ukraine, nuclear weapons and election delusions: What we learned from Piers Morgan’s interview with Donald Trump

Part Two of Morgan’s sit-down with Mr Trump airs Tuesday on TalkTV

The Independent UK

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

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

Foreign Affairs

Why the War in Ukraine Won’t Go Nuclear

Old Rules Still Apply to a New Era of Limited Conflict

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Blackford: UK has had ‘massive missed opportunity’ to reduce nuclear threat

The SNP’s Westminster leader said the UK should have acted sooner to remove its Trident deterrent programme.

Reuters

North Korea boasts of 'invincible power' world cannot ignore ahead of holiday

North Korean state media on Sunday trumpeted how the country has gained an "invincible power that the world cannot ignore and no one can touch" under Kim Jong Un, an apparent reference to its nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang prepares for a military holiday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Experts Warn against Iran Becoming a Nuclear State

A group of 40 former government officials and top non-proliferation experts urged US President Joe Biden to successfully complete negotiations to return to the nuclear deal, warning that Tehran was a week or two away from producing enough uranium for the production of nuclear weapons. In a statement, due to…

The Conversation

Why the war in Ukraine is pushing the Doomsday Clock’s hands closer to midnight

The so-called Doomsday Clock, created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to measure the imminent risk of nuclear conflagration, has been at 100 seconds to midnight since 2020. It’s now looking increasingly out of time with current events.

Reuters

Analysis-N.Korea could ‘go small’ with tactical nukes if it resumes testing

If North Korea resumes nuclear testing, it could include development of smaller “tactical” warheads meant for battlefield use and designed to fit on short-range missiles such as the one tested last weekend, analysts said.

The Guardian - UK

Prospect of Russia using nuclear arms in Ukraine fuels Finland’s Nato debate

Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto says Finns ‘on the streets’ are concerned with nuclear question

Reuters

Factbox-What is the chain of command for a potential Russian nuclear strike?

President Vladimir Putin has once again promoted Russia's nuclear might against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict, saying on Wednesday that a new ballistic missile system should make Moscow's enemies stop and think.

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