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Pentagon: No signs Russia preparing nuclear weapons use against Ukraine
Russia's updated doctrine frames large attacks by non-nuclear states backed by nuclear powers as joint assaults on Russia, but the Pentagon views this as rhetorical rather than a practical shift in military posture.
Five reasons the West must support Ukraine’s victory, not just survival
Ukraine's victory is not only feasible. It is necessary to make the world a safer place.
Ukraine moves to shield Rivne nuclear plant from potential Russian attacks
Energoatom has contracted a $12 million project to build protective structures at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant against potential Russian drone and missile attacks.
ISW: Putin’s nuclear threats aim to influence Western support for Ukraine
Putin announces changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, specifying conditions for nuclear weapon use against non-nuclear states. ISW sees this move as an attempt to sway Western policymaking regarding Ukraine's ability to use Western-provided weapons inside Russia.
The dark truth behind NATO’s “fear of Russian escalation”
NATO frets over poking the Russian bear while its own paper tiger growls. Eastern allies demand action as Western powers reveal an Alliance scared of its own shadow.
US, UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s Kursk incursion, say West shouldn’t fear Russia’s nuclear threats
CIA Director Burns and MI6 Chief Moore commend Ukraine's "audacious" incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast and stress the importance of sustained Western support. Burns says there was a "genuine risk" of Russia using tactical nukes in fall 2022.
Russia resorts to nuclear blackmail amid Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
Ukraine refutes Russian propaganda suggesting it plans to attack nuclear plants. The allegations continue Russia's nuclear blackmail and hint at possible false-flag attack plans.
Putin’s nuclear threats proven hollow as Ukraine invades Russia, expert says
Ukraine's incursion into Russia exposes Putin's nuclear bluff, urging Western leaders to support Ukraine's offensive without fear of escalation, a retired UK army officer says.
FT: Russia trained for use of nuclear weapons against Europe as early as 2008
FT refers to leaked documents. Russia has been using nuclear threats widely to restrain the West from helping Ukraine reclaim occupied lands.
Fire at Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant extinguished, Ukraine blames Russia over incident
A fire was seen from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on 11 August, with Ukraine blaming Russian forces for starting a fire and Russia, in contrast, accusing Ukraine of deliberately targeting the facility and damaging a cooling tower.
Old and new lessons from Russia’s war against Ukraine
The enduring conflict in Ukraine has shed light on the intricate dynamics of 21st-century warfare, where nuclear deterrence is shaped by relative stakes rather than capabilities, information warfare plays a crucial role in shaping narratives, and the power of sanctions remains uncertain in the short term.
The West’s fear of escalation is Russia’s greatest weapon
Nothing has contributed to the escalation of Russia's wars more than the Western fear of angering Russia
Biden and Sullivan “bought into” Russia nuclear scare on Ukraine, top GOP lawmaker says
In contrast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a firmer stance.
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.