“Russia 2050” report with three scenarios for war was presented at Petersburg Economic Forum. “Good” one included nuclear strike and EU disintegration
The "bad" scenario foresees Russia's colonization in 25 years.
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Russia’s secret “Skythen” project would station nuclear missiles on seabed, German media report
Investigators have been watching the specialized vessel "Zvezdochka" from Severodvinsk for some time, the broadcasters said.
Belarus is now drilling nuclear-weapon use with Russian forces from “unprepared” deployment areas next to EU and Ukraine
Minsk announces these drills, then says they threaten no one.
Russia’s close ally now has enough nuclear warheads and delivery systems to breach US missile defense
North Korea, one of the closest allies of Russia, already possesses enough nuclear warheads and delivery systems to…
Eight European nations invited into France’s nuclear orbit — Warsaw says it wants more than observer status
Poland is formally consulting with France on joining an "advanced nuclear deterrence system," Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed on 6 Feb.— and said Warsaw is already thinking past participation toward building its own independent nuclear capability.
Oreshnik missile lands near Ukraine-Poland border—now Warsaw weighs nukes
Poland's president was asked about Moscow's reaction to nuclear plans. His answer dismissed the concern.
EU’s Kallas: Western pressure on Ukraine helps Russia secure demands it never won on the battlefield
The EU's top diplomat said Europe should instead push for concessions from Moscow — including limits on its military, army, and nuclear weapons, plus accountability for crimes committed.
Belarus boasts of tactical nukes that can reach four European capitals
Russian specialists supposedly working to equip adapted Chinese launchers with nuclear warheads.
“Nuclear weapons to maintain balance of power,” Putin says, as Russia plans to deploy ICBM near NATO border amid peace talks
The Kremlin's message is clear: stop supporting Ukraine or face other "means".
Kyiv at OSCE: Russia launches 23 Novator nuclear-capable missiles banned under INF Treaty against Ukraine
Russia began firing banned nuclear-capable missiles at Ukraine a week after Trump summit in Alaska.
Nuclear control is dying as superpowers answer each other with ICBMs: Putin’s Yars meets America’s Minuteman III
World enters new nuclear age with ICBMs answering ICBMs.
Belgium admits it couldn’t stop drones over F-35 base reportedly storing US nuclear weapons
Police helicopter lost track of after several kilometers of a chase.
Iran promises to rebuild bombed nuclear sites “with greater strength” after US strikes
Iran remains a cornerstone of the so-called “Axis of Upheaval,” an anti-Western alliance of authoritarian powers opposing US global influence.
Russia eyes Cuba and Venezuela for nuclear deployment to pressure Washington, ISW says
Putin keeps promoting Russia’s new nuclear missiles as tools to threaten the United States, while Moscow uses Belarus to menace Europe with the Oreshnik missile.
Russia tests 100-megaton Poseidon torpedo capable of radioactive tsunami as pressure on Trump over Ukraine escalates
The announcement marks a chilling escalation in the global arms race, as the Kremlin seeks to intimidate both the US and Europe amid stalled peace efforts.
Trump says Putin should focus on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, dismisses Burevestnik missile test
The US has "a nuclear submarine right off their [Russian] shore."
Russia directs nuclear weapons toward US and UK in Arctic
Despite losing a million soldiers in Ukraine, Russia’s Northern Fleet remains intact and is being modernized with new frigates, multipurpose submarines, and hypersonic missile platforms.
Russia stalks British military satellites and tries to jam them every week, says UK Space Command chief
Maj Gen Paul Tedman reveals Moscow persistently targets British systems from the ground, disrupting operations in orbit.
ISW: The Kremlin continues its nuclear threats while dangling economic carrots to sway Washington
The Kremlin appears focused on reshaping its ties with the US through a mix of nuclear threats and economic promises, all while refusing to engage in peace talks with Ukraine and pushing for more battlefield leverage.
Belarus confirms nuclear weapons training drills with Russia this September
Belarus will practice planning nuclear weapons deployment alongside Russia during military exercises next month, Defense Minister Viktor Krenin announced