#Nuclear Weapons

"Japan just needs to turn a screwdriver": Chinese expert warns of Tokyo's ability to build nuclear weapons in weeks

Politics 10/28/2026, 22:10

Chinese expert Dai Huaicheng stated in an interview with TASS that Japan is capable of developing a nuclear explosive device in a few weeks due to its plutonium reserves and industrial base.

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France Resumes Production of Nuclear Warheads for the First Time in Decades and Expands 'Nuclear Umbrella' Over Europe

Politics 10/26/2026, 17:09

France resumes nuclear warhead production for the first time in decades and classifies its arsenal size. Paris has agreed with ten European partners to expand its 'nuclear umbrella' amid Russian threats.

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Poland Intends to Station US and French Nuclear Weapons

Politics 10/24/2026, 05:46

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the country's desire to host US and French nuclear weapons, integrating into deterrence frameworks.

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Trump Announces Talks with Russia and China on Denuclearization Amid New START Expiry

Politics 10/17/2026, 00:01

In a Newsmax interview, Donald Trump stated that the U.S. is holding denuclearization talks with Russia and China amid the expiration of the New START treaty in early 2026.

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Trump rejects nuclear weapons against Iran for the first time, but leaves the door open for a 'Mother of All Bombs' strike

Politics 10/16/2026, 23:53

In a Newsmax interview, Donald Trump for the first time explicitly rejected the use of nuclear weapons against Iran but did not rule out a MOAB strike and new attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons Against Iran, But Hints at Using a 'Very Big Bomb'

Politics 10/16/2026, 20:41

In an interview with Newsmax, Trump rejected the idea of a nuclear strike on Iran but hinted at using a 'very big bomb.' CNN previously reported that the Pentagon is preparing a plan to use the MOAB.

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France Successfully Tests New M51 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from Nuclear Submarine

Politics 10/06/2026, 15:52

France has test-fired its newest M51 intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine, with President Emmanuel Macron personally observing the launch.

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Kremlin Sees 'Escalation' in Lithuania's Plans for Nuclear Weapons

Politics 10/06/2026, 14:36

The Kremlin has threatened retaliatory measures against the Lithuanian Seimas's plans to permit nuclear weapons and foreign bases, calling it an escalation.

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Lithuania takes first step toward nuclear weapons deployment despite Russian threats

Politics 10/06/2026, 13:57

The Lithuanian Seimas approved in the first reading the repeal of the ban on hosting nuclear weapons and foreign bases. A final vote is required in January.

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Latvia Expresses Readiness to Host Nuclear Weapons: The Final Word Rests with NATO

Politics 10/01/2026, 01:33

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs announced the country's readiness to host nuclear weapons provided NATO makes a collective decision and necessity arises.

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Threats from Ireland: Russian Embassy Threatens NATO with Nuclear Strike Over Hypothetical Kaliningrad Blockade

Politics 09/30/2026, 16:10

The Russian Embassy in Ireland threatened NATO with a nuclear strike in the event of a hypothetical blockade of Kaliningrad. NATO condemned the irresponsible rhetoric.

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Putin's Camp Fears Kaliningrad 'Blockade' and Threatens the West with Nuclear Retaliation

Politics 09/30/2026, 13:41

The Kremlin has threatened the West with a nuclear response to a potential blockade of the Kaliningrad region, reporting warnings to European politicians.

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US Intelligence Suggests Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Weapons Capabilities, WP Reports

Politics 09/27/2026, 00:45

US intelligence has informed Congress that Saudi Arabia is keeping the door open to developing nuclear weapons, fueling intense debate over a major atomic deal.

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In Lithuania, a flock of birds led to the closure of Vilnius Airport and the emergency scramble of a NATO fighter jet

Politics 09/13/2026, 19:54

On Sunday, September 13, in Lithuania, Vilnius Airport was closed and a NATO Italian fighter jet was scrambled due to a suspicious object on radar. It turned out to be a flock of birds.

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Lithuania Rejects the Kremlin's Nuclear Threats: Vilnius Calls Moscow's Statements a Tool of Psychological Pressure

Politics 09/13/2026, 00:35

Lithuanian parliamentarians rejected the Kremlin's threats over the possible deployment of nuclear weapons, calling them a tool of psychological pressure. Vilnius emphasizes that NATO membership already makes the country a target of Moscow.

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Russia Has Deployed 1,796 Nuclear Warheads: SIPRI Records a Nine-Year High and Fourth Consecutive Increase

Politics 09/12/2026, 10:59

According to SIPRI, as of January 2026 Russia has deployed 1,796 nuclear warheads — a nine-year high and the fourth consecutive increase. Experts warn of a possible acceleration in the buildup.

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“If We Need to Strike, We Will Strike”: Russian State Duma Deputy Calls for Use of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Against Ukraine

Politics 08/31/2026, 04:34

Russian State Duma deputy Alexey Zhuravlyov publicly called for the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine, stating that “there should be no such discussion.” The statement came against the backdrop of reports on escalation.

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Stubb: China Assured It Will Never Allow Russia to Carry Out a Nuclear Strike on Ukraine

Politics 08/30/2026, 02:46

Finnish President Stubb stated that the Chinese Foreign Minister assured him that Beijing will never allow a Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine. At the same time, Stubb assessed mobilization as the only real escalation tool available to Moscow in the autumn.

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