Energoatom unveils plans to build small nuclear reactors across Ukraine amid Russian attacks
The initiative aims to decentralize power generation while addressing the challenges of wartime resilience.
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Biden condemns latest Russian strike which led to massive blackouts across Ukraine
US President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s recent air attacks and pledged ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defense.
Should Ukraine have nuclear weapons? Philosopher Slavoj Žižek speaks out
The absurdity mounts: Russia launches a war of conquest, then threatens nuclear retaliation when its victim strikes back. Perhaps it's time to level the atomic playing field.
Ukraine may reconsider nuclear weapons if NATO membership is denied, says military expert
Ukraine could explore developing nuclear weapons if left in a “gray zone” without NATO membership and pressured to capitulate to Russia, military expert Mykhailo Samus says.
“If you need nukes, maybe, you should eye Belarus?” Israeli politician tells Ukraine
Belarus-based Russian nuclear weapons could provide Ukraine with creative deterrence options, says Amir Weitmann, chairman of the liberals in the Israeli-governing Likud Party.
Russia seeks to intimidate West to halt military support for Ukraine, says German foreign policy expert
Russia is attempting to pressure Western countries into ending military aid to Ukraine through aggressive tactics and disregard for "red lines," according to Rolf Nikel, Vice President of the German Council on Foreign Relations.
Zelenskyy on Putin’s nuclear threats: “No one knows what’s in his head”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, detailing new conditions for using nuclear weapons. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded, saying no one can predict Putin’s actions, but he believes the Russian leader fears the consequences of such escalation.
Germany secures € 1 billion from allies for Ukraine’s military aid
Germany announced a new €1.4 billion aid package for Ukraine, with €1 billion secured from partner countries and nearly €400 million to come from Germany’s defense budget, enhancing air defense capabilities ahead of winter.
Bloomberg: US, UK worried that Russia reveals nuclear secrets to Iran
Western officials express growing concern over Russia's alleged sharing of nuclear secrets with Iran in exchange for ballistic missiles.
The Times: UK considers developing long-range missiles to counter Russia’s nuclear threat
Earlier, General Sir Roly Walker, the new head of the British military, has cautioned that the UK must be prepared within three years to confront threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Ukrainian military sees no immediate threat of Russian offensive on Zaporizhzhia region
The number of Russian troops stationed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast has risen to approximately 90,000 soldiers in recent weeks.
Ukraine does not have access to data on radiation rate at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, says national nuclear protection agency
Ukrainian officials report that the Russian military, which occupies the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, has failed to conduct necessary repairs and inspections, endangering the facility’s safety.
IAEA says Ukraine advances nuclear security amid Russia’s war
Ukraine has been praised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for fulfilling nuclear non-proliferation obligations amid Russia's war.
Zelenskyy cautions West against ‘war fatigue’ and says Putin will not stop in Ukraine
He stressed that for Ukrainians, the ongoing war is not about fatigue but about survival in the face of Russian military aggression.
Reuters: Stoltenberg claims NATO adapts its nuclear arsenal to Russia’s threats
On 12 June, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the alliance's efforts to address current security threats, citing Russia's "dangerous" nuclear rhetoric.
Ukrainian minister at IAEA: Global nuclear safety at risk as Zaporizhzhia plant, biggest in EU, remains occupied
Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, speaking at the IAEA meeting in Vienna, emphasized the global responsibility to protect nuclear safety as the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains under occupation of Russian forces for the third year.
France, US, UK confirm Russia uses chemical weapons on Ukraine’s front lines
Ukraine's allies vowed specialized training support amid Russia's escalating chemical and nuclear threats,.
The NYT: US debates relaxing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its weapons to strike targets inside Russia
Amid ongoing discussions, the US might permit Ukraine to strike Russian targets with American weapons.
Weapons, occupation, and influence: 5 reasons to sanction Russia’s Rosatom now
Despite its image as a purely civilian entity, the nuclear giant produces weapons for Russia's wars and is a tool for ensnaring countries into resource dependencies
Media: UN Security Council to vote on resolution against space weapons amid reports of Russia’s nuclear threat
In a potential face-off at the UN Security Council, the US and Russia are poised to debate the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, with the US proposing a resolution urging countries to prevent an arms race beyond Earth's orbit.