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Ukraine Talks, ep. 2. Russia’s nuclear ambitions in space: A threat or a bluff?
The second episode of Ukraine Talks delves into the motives and risks behind Russia’s plan to launch nuclear weapons into orbit, the strategic and political consequences of the Ukrainian troops’ retreat from the frontline town of Avdiivka, Navalny's death and US military aid to Ukraine.
Russia to launch nukes into space, US intel warns
Russia is preparing to put nuclear weapons into orbit, according to US intelligence sources, prompting a call for President Biden to declassify the information and coordinate a response with Congress and allies.
Belarus to use nuclear weapons in new military doctrine
Belarus is preparing a new military doctrine that allows the use of nuclear weapons, which were deployed by Russia on its territory last year.
Russia pushes passports on occupied Ukrainian nuclear plant
Russia is mounting pressure on Ukrainian nuclear power plant workers who are working at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to force them to obtain Russian passports by the end of the year.
ISW: Russia keeps stoking nuclear fears to deter Western aid to Ukraine
Russian government officials intensify nuclear rhetoric, claiming nuclear superiority and highlighting strategic weapons like hypersonic missiles. Russia's nuclear threats aim at obstructing Western military aid to Ukraine.
Putin’s nuclear bluff: How the West and China called him out
According to the Financial Times, Russia’s president backed down from his nuclear threats against Ukraine after facing strong opposition from the UK, USA, France, and China.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 609: Russia flexes nuclear muscles, Ukraine aid opponent becomes new US House speaker
Rep. Mike Johnson was elected House speaker. Russia conducted drills of Strategic Nuclear Forces and announced its withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Russia simulates massive nuclear strikes in drills, exits test ban treaty
Russia demonstrated its nuclear capabilities by launching missiles from various platforms and announced its withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Russia’s “ultimate” red line is as hollow as the first ten
Ukraine has repeatedly proved that Russian "red lines" are a fiction. Now it's finally time for the West to call out Putin's nuclear bluff.
International Atomic Energy Agency finds no signs of mining at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts found no signs of mining at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant…
Chinese President personally warned Vladimir Putin against using nukes in Ukraine – FT
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Russia’s President Vladimir Putin against any nuclear attacks on Ukraine during his visit…
Russia ‘totally irresponsible’ moving nukes to Belarus, Biden says
US President Joe Biden has commented on Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s statements about deploying the first batch of tactical…
Russia deploys the first batch of nuclear weapons to Belarus – Reuters
Russia started to deliver nuclear weapons to Belarus, a country bordering Ukraine to the north, according to Reuters.…
Russia prepares false-flag operation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Ukraine’s Intel
Russia is preparing a massive provocation and imitation of the accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the…
US gives Ukraine equipment to deal with nuclear attacks, NYT says
The US National Nuclear Security Administration is working with the Ukrainian government to deploy the radiation sensors, train…
Kremlin keeps trying nuclear threats to deter Western arms supplies to Ukraine – ISW
[editorial]In its latest assessment of the Russian offensive campaign, the US-based think tank Institute for the Study of…
Deployment of nukes to Belarus is response to “NATO’s expansion,” Russia’s Defense Minister says
Russia has already delivered aircraft and mobile short-range ballistic missile system Iskander capable of nuclear strikes to Belarus,…
China calls for de-escalation and blames US after Putin decides to deploy nukes to Belarus
All sides need to work together for de-escalation, China’s Foreign Ministry spox Mao Ning said during a regular…
Russia’s strategic nuclear forces to hold drills ahead of Biden’s visit to Europe – Ukraine’s Intel
Russia started large-scale drills of its strategic nuclear forces ahead of Joe Biden’s visit to Europe, Ukraine’s Intelligence…
West should give Ukrainians weapons they need to save time, money, and lives – Boris Johnson
In an interview with FoxNews, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called upon the West to “give Ukraine…