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'Sarmat Will Reach Strasbourg in 3 minutes' - Russian Duma Speaker Threatens Europe
Biden
'Sarmat Will Reach Strasbourg in 3 minutes' - Russian Duma Speaker Threatens Europe
Vyacheslav Volodin was responding to the European Parliament's call to lift restrictions limiting Ukraine's use of long-range weapons against Russian territory.
By Kyiv Post
21h ago
More Nuclear Saber Rattling – Russia’s Novaya Zemlya Test Site ‘Ready to Go’
Putin
More Nuclear Saber Rattling – Russia’s Novaya Zemlya Test Site ‘Ready to Go’
In the latest reference to nuclear weapons in the context of the war in Ukraine the head of Russia’s Novaya Zemlya nuclear test site said everything was ready to resume nuclear tests.
By Kyiv Post
Sep. 17
‘We Need to Burn the Kremlin to the Ground’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 16
War in Ukraine
‘We Need to Burn the Kremlin to the Ground’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 16
Another “attempt” on Trump’s life, this time by Ukraine supporter; Kyiv offers help to neighbor nations after flooding; Zelensky renews cries to drop missile restrictions; Kremlin goes off the rails
By John Moretti
Sep. 16
Russia Could ‘Melt’ Kyiv if Its Patience Runs Out - Medvedev
Nuclear weapons
Russia Could ‘Melt’ Kyiv if Its Patience Runs Out - Medvedev
Moscow’s chief “saber rattler” says Kremlin has resisted the urge to use nuclear weapons despite Kursk incursion, but Putin’s patience isn’t endless.
By Kyiv Post
Sep. 15
US Official Alleges Beijing, Moscow Deepening Mil-Tec Ties – What’s the Deal?
Russia
US Official Alleges Beijing, Moscow Deepening Mil-Tec Ties – What’s the Deal?
A senior US official has upped the ante and accused Beijing of aiding Russia’s military development and production in exchange for advanced submarine, missile and other technology.
By Kyiv Post
Sep. 12
Leaked Documents Reveal Russian Navy's Training for Nuclear Strikes, Including on Allies
Nuclear weapons
Leaked Documents Reveal Russian Navy's Training for Nuclear Strikes, Including on Allies
A Russian navy presentation that predated Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine supposedly marked targets worldwide should a major war break out, including those in Moscow’s allies China and Iran.
By Kyiv Post
Aug. 13
Moscow Deploys Nuclear Weapons 600 Kilometers from Berlin - US Ready to Respond
NATO
Moscow Deploys Nuclear Weapons 600 Kilometers from Berlin - US Ready to Respond
Russia has deployed supposedly controlled intermediate range nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad which may result in US deploying similar weapon systems in Germany.
By Kyiv Post
Aug. 6
Is Russia’s Announcement of a Drone to Monitor Nuclear Fallout a Veiled Threat?
Belarus
Is Russia’s Announcement of a Drone to Monitor Nuclear Fallout a Veiled Threat?
Russian industrialist announced the production of a first-person view (FPV) drone to monitor levels of fallout following a nuclear attack as Kremlin’s nuclear rhetoric continues.
By Steve Brown
Aug. 4
Escalating Russian Tactical Nuclear Drills Now Include Forces Involved in Ukraine War
Putin
Escalating Russian Tactical Nuclear Drills Now Include Forces Involved in Ukraine War
Russia’s defense ministry said the third stage of its drills involves training on the Iskander-M missile systems as well as various types of aircraft.
By Kyiv Post
Jul. 31
Plan Backfires? FSB Claims It Foiled Ukrainian Plot to Steal a Strategic Bomber
Nuclear weapons
Plan Backfires? FSB Claims It Foiled Ukrainian Plot to Steal a Strategic Bomber
The TASS news agency reported a claim by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) that it had prevented Ukrainian special services’ attempt to recruit a pilot to steal a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber.
By Kyiv Post
Jul. 8
NATO Countries Hold Talks to Deploy More Nuclear Weapons
NATO
NATO Countries Hold Talks to Deploy More Nuclear Weapons
Allies are discussing putting their nuclear weapons on alert while China is in the process of significantly modernizing and expanding its nuclear arsenal.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 18
Putin May Use Tactical Nukes if Defeated, Kyiv’s Security Chief Says
War in Ukraine
Putin May Use Tactical Nukes if Defeated, Kyiv’s Security Chief Says
According to Ukraine's Security and Defense Council Chief Lytvynenko, as long as Russia believes it is maintaining its battlefield advantage, Putin is unlikely to use tactical nuclear weapons.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 17
Russia and Belarus Start Second Stage of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Drills
Russia
Russia and Belarus Start Second Stage of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Drills
The drills would focus on joint training of Russian and Belarusian armed forces units for the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 11
Should Ukraine be Allowed to Use Western Weapons on Russian Territory?
Germany
ANALYSIS: Should Ukraine be Allowed to Use Western Weapons on Russian Territory?
Andreas Umland, analyst at the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies gives Kyiv Post his take on the relaxation of the limitations on Ukraine’s use of Western supplied weapons.
By Andreas Umland
Jun. 3
Forthcoming US Nuclear Missile Tests – ‘Nothing to Do with World Events’
US
Forthcoming US Nuclear Missile Tests – ‘Nothing to Do with World Events’
US Space Forces Command announced on May 30 it will conduct separate tests of two unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from its Vandenberg base on June 4 and 6
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 2
Nukes! Medvedev Again Threatens West with Nuclear Escalation
NATO
Nukes! Medvedev Again Threatens West with Nuclear Escalation
The latest threat from the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council as some nations say Kyiv can strike Russian territories with Western weaponry is not the first and is unlikely to be the last.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 1