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Ukraine
OPINION: What Russian Escalation Could Look Like
With the tide turning in the war, it is highly likely that Russia will choose to escalation.
July 13, 2026
Europe
Finnish President Says China Convinced Russia Won’t Use Nuclear Weapons
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that China is highly confident Russia will not deploy nuclear weapons, though he warned that conventional escalation risks remain high.
July 11, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky: China Responded 'Harshly' to Russian Nuclear Threats for the First Time
Zelensky says European leaders told him Beijing firmly rejected Russian nuclear rhetoric during recent talks with Chinese officials.
July 10, 2026
Europe
Lithuania Moves to Lift Constitutional Ban on Hosting Nuclear Weapons
Lithuanian lawmakers have introduced a constitutional amendment to lift the country’s ban on stationing nuclear weapons, with top officials citing a deteriorating regional security environment.
July 5, 2026
Russia
Russia Says Nuclear Weapons the ‘Only’ Guarantee Against Global War
Vladimir Putin has repeatedly invoked nuclear rhetoric throughout his four-year offensive on Ukraine, triggering charges of reckless sabre-rattling from Europe and the United States.
June 24, 2026
Nuclear weapons
North Korea Rejects Denuclearization Talks, Asserts Irreversible Nuclear Status
Kim Yo Jong called claims of denuclearization commitments an “absurd fake,” declaring North Korea’s status as a nuclear power absolute and constitutionally legally binding.
June 7, 2026
NATO
US Eyes Expanded Nuclear Weapons Deployment Across Europe
Eastern NATO states, especially Poland, show interest, while Russia’s opposition to NATO expansion and its war in Ukraine shape the backdrop.
June 2, 2026
US
OPINION: More US Troops in Poland. Time for Nuke Capabilities?
After days of chaos over halting troop rotations to Poland, Trump ordered more US troops. But uncertainty remains.
May 22, 2026
Russia
Russia Launches Major Nuclear Exercise, Integrating Non-Nuclear Ally Belarus in Wargame
Russia launched a large-scale nuclear force exercise involving strategic missile troops, submarines, warships and long-range aviation, integrating non-nuclear ally Belarus into its thermonuclear warplans.
May 19, 2026
Putin
Putin Claims Successful Test of ‘Doomsday’ Sarmat Missile After Years of Failures and Delays
The Sarmat – designed to replace the aging Soviet-era Voevoda missiles, known in NATO as “Satan” – has become one of Russia’s most delayed strategic weapons projects.
May 13, 2026
US
Trump Casts Doubt on Iran Ceasefire, Criticizes Proposal
Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire is barely holding and rejected Tehran’s latest proposal, insisting it abandon its nuclear ambitions.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
Rubio Says US Weighing Global Commitments, Urges Action on Iran Nuclear Threat
Rubio said US resources must be balanced globally, while warning Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and admitting Ukraine peace efforts remain stalled.
May 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Lines Up Another ‘Doomsday’ Sarmat Missile Test Ahead of Symbolic May 9 Window
The missile – touted by Putin as a cornerstone of Russia’s next-generation nuclear arsenal – has reportedly suffered repeated setbacks, including failed launches in 2024-25.
May 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Announces Nuclear-Capable Missile Tests Ahead of Victory Day Parade
Authorities warned that access to the area is strictly prohibited, including for both civilians and equipment.
May 6, 2026
US
North Korea’s Growing Nuclear Arsenal Could Strain US Missile Defenses – Bloomberg Analysis
Citing intelligence estimates and expert assessments, the report warns that Pyongyang is steadily increasing both its stockpile of nuclear warheads and the systems designed to deliver them.
May 1, 2026
US
US-Iran Deal Could Begin With Return to Pre-War Status Quo
A potential US-Iran agreement may start with restoring pre-war conditions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with nuclear issues addressed later.
April 28, 2026
