American historian Timothy Snyder: Ukraine, not Russia, bore heaviest civilian toll in WWII
Snyder also warns that Russia uses history to justify aggression against Ukraine.
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Russia’s € 75,000 drone punched 15-meter hole in Chornobyl’s € 1.5 billion sarcophagus
With the damage still under assessment, the international community faces a critical decision on how to fund the extensive repairs needed to prevent further environmental risks.
Zelenskyy called for 30-day ceasefire—Russia couldn’t even stop firing for one day
Ukraine has called the so-called "ceasefire" a manipulation with no resemblance to an actual halt in hostilities.
Expert: India strikes Pakistan like Russia attacking Ukraine, except Pakistan has 150 nuclear warheads
India and Pakistan's nuclear arsenals hold back the threat of full-scale war.
12 emergency zones, bunkers, and blackout plans: Britain quietly prepares for Russian attack
The UK government is quietly bracing for the unthinkable: a direct attack by Russia. According to The Telegraph,…
Russia emerges as potential mediator in Trump’s new Iran nuclear deal talks
Despite tensions over Russia's Ukraine invasion and Iran's military support to Moscow, Trump administration officials are reportedly engaged Putin's government in discussions about supervising Tehran's nuclear program compliance.
Ukraine trusted the West. Now everyone wants nukes.
In 1994, Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees. Russia invaded anyway. Now, more nations ask: Why disarm if those promises mean nothing?
Duda believes Poland should have access to France’s nuclear shield
Polish President Andrzej Duda believes his country should pursue protection under both French and American nuclear umbrellas amid growing concerns about Russian aggression.
Royal Navy discovers Russian spy devices targeting UK nuclear submarine routes
Russian espionage devices discovered near UK naval bases expose vulnerabilities in Britain's nuclear deterrent capability as maintenance delays leave majority of submarine fleet unavailable for deployment.
Russia damages Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s diesel reservoir, signals potential grid takeover
The plan could be to disconnect it from Ukraine’s grid and switch it to Russia’s power system, according to energy expert.
Concerns remain that Putin might use nuclear weapons, US intel assessment says
A stark US intelligence assessment challenges expectations of a swift resolution, revealing both Russia and Ukraine may find strategic advantages in prolonging the war.
FT: Trump’s Russia pivot weakens nuclear non-proliferation consensus as allies consider own deterrents
rance's Macron announces plans for hypersonic nuclear missiles and potential security guarantees for EU nations while experts warn US policy shifts could trigger global nuclear weapons spread beyond current nine states.
Expert: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant restoration could take two years after peace deal
The largest nuclear facility in Europe needs extensive demining, damage assessment, and replacement of equipment allegedly targeted for Russian looting.
North Korea tests new air defense system amid growing Russia partnership
North Korea's missile defense capabilities grow stronger through Russian technological partnerships while Kim Jong Un defies G7 demands to abandon nuclear weapons, instead pledging to expand his country's arsenal.
Starmer calls new Trident submarines as “incredibly effective” nuclear deterrent against Putin
The UK Prime Minister's comments come as European nations increasingly debate the future of continental security arrangements and France offers to expand its nuclear umbrella within Europe.
Macron floats extension of French nuclear deterrence to other European countries
French President Emmanuel Macron makes it clear that France's nuclear arsenal is sovereign and he is in charge…
Ukrainian former FM: Shifting Ukraine’s security guarantees onto Europe is unfair after Budapest Memorandum
The United States bears responsibility for Ukraine’s security under the Budapest Memorandum, former Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko argues. As Washington debates shifting security commitments to Europe, he insists the 1994 agreement remains binding.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs nuclear weapons if NATO entry takes decades
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy challenges Western allies to either accelerate NATO membership or provide nuclear deterrence capabilities as alternative security guarantee against future Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to discuss Zaporizhzhia NPP liberation in first talks with Russia
Ukraine’s president says the occupied nuclear plant is deteriorating under Russian control, posing a major security risk.
Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks US weapons for possible strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington to request weapons…