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Leaked Documents Reveal Russian Navy's Training for Nuclear Strikes, Including on Allies
Nuclear weapons
Leaked Documents Reveal Russian Navy's Training for Nuclear Strikes, Including on Allies
A Russian navy presentation that predated Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine supposedly marked targets worldwide should a major war break out, including those in Moscow’s allies China and Iran.
By Kyiv Post
Aug. 13
Moscow Deploys Nuclear Weapons 600 Kilometers from Berlin - US Ready to Respond
NATO
Moscow Deploys Nuclear Weapons 600 Kilometers from Berlin - US Ready to Respond
Russia has deployed supposedly controlled intermediate range nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad which may result in US deploying similar weapon systems in Germany.
By Kyiv Post
Aug. 6
Is Russia’s Announcement of a Drone to Monitor Nuclear Fallout a Veiled Threat?
Belarus
Is Russia’s Announcement of a Drone to Monitor Nuclear Fallout a Veiled Threat?
Russian industrialist announced the production of a first-person view (FPV) drone to monitor levels of fallout following a nuclear attack as Kremlin’s nuclear rhetoric continues.
By Steve Brown
Aug. 4
Escalating Russian Tactical Nuclear Drills Now Include Forces Involved in Ukraine War
Putin
Escalating Russian Tactical Nuclear Drills Now Include Forces Involved in Ukraine War
Russia’s defense ministry said the third stage of its drills involves training on the Iskander-M missile systems as well as various types of aircraft.
By Kyiv Post
Jul. 31
Plan Backfires? FSB Claims It Foiled Ukrainian Plot to Steal a Strategic Bomber
Nuclear weapons
Plan Backfires? FSB Claims It Foiled Ukrainian Plot to Steal a Strategic Bomber
The TASS news agency reported a claim by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) that it had prevented Ukrainian special services’ attempt to recruit a pilot to steal a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber.
By Kyiv Post
Jul. 8
NATO Countries Hold Talks to Deploy More Nuclear Weapons
NATO
NATO Countries Hold Talks to Deploy More Nuclear Weapons
Allies are discussing putting their nuclear weapons on alert while China is in the process of significantly modernizing and expanding its nuclear arsenal.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 18
Putin May Use Tactical Nukes if Defeated, Kyiv’s Security Chief Says
War in Ukraine
Putin May Use Tactical Nukes if Defeated, Kyiv’s Security Chief Says
According to Ukraine's Security and Defense Council Chief Lytvynenko, as long as Russia believes it is maintaining its battlefield advantage, Putin is unlikely to use tactical nuclear weapons.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 17
Russia and Belarus Start Second Stage of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Drills
Russia
Russia and Belarus Start Second Stage of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Drills
The drills would focus on joint training of Russian and Belarusian armed forces units for the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 11
Should Ukraine be Allowed to Use Western Weapons on Russian Territory?
Germany
ANALYSIS: Should Ukraine be Allowed to Use Western Weapons on Russian Territory?
Andreas Umland, analyst at the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies gives Kyiv Post his take on the relaxation of the limitations on Ukraine’s use of Western supplied weapons.
By Andreas Umland
Jun. 3
Forthcoming US Nuclear Missile Tests – ‘Nothing to Do with World Events’
US
Forthcoming US Nuclear Missile Tests – ‘Nothing to Do with World Events’
US Space Forces Command announced on May 30 it will conduct separate tests of two unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from its Vandenberg base on June 4 and 6
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 2
Nukes! Medvedev Again Threatens West with Nuclear Escalation
NATO
Nukes! Medvedev Again Threatens West with Nuclear Escalation
The latest threat from the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council as some nations say Kyiv can strike Russian territories with Western weaponry is not the first and is unlikely to be the last.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 1
Russia Claims ‘NATO Training for Nuclear Strike on Russian Territory’
NATO
Russia Claims ‘NATO Training for Nuclear Strike on Russian Territory’
After Russia’s recent nuclear weapons drills, the Head of the FSB Border Service blamed NATO in an interview with RIA Novosti for preparing to attack Russia.
By Kyiv Post
May. 28
France Tests Upgraded Nuclear-Capable Missile in Response to Russian Nuclear Drills
France
France Tests Upgraded Nuclear-Capable Missile in Response to Russian Nuclear Drills
The day after Russia held tactical nuclear weapons drills, France test-fired an updated version of its air-launched ASMPA-R nuclear-capable missile (without a warhead).
By Kyiv Post
May. 24
‘It’s Time for the World to Wake up’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 23
War in Ukraine
‘It’s Time for the World to Wake up’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 23
UK slams Beijing for providing weapons to Moscow; Lego releases Ukrainian-landmark-designed sets for charity; Three reported killed in AFU strikes on border towns; France holds nuke tests
By John Moretti
May. 23
‘Every Ruble Must Have a Maximum Effect’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 22
War in Ukraine
‘Every Ruble Must Have a Maximum Effect’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 22
EU approves frozen-asset fund for Kyiv; Putin makes more changes to MoD; Russia begins nuclear exercises; Zelensky re-asserts there won’t be new elections in wartime; Border guards chalk up wins.
By John Moretti
May. 22
Russia May Be Testing Potential Nuclear Capable Anti-Satellite Weapon
UN
Russia May Be Testing Potential Nuclear Capable Anti-Satellite Weapon
US officials say if Russia successfully develops the weapon, it could disable American satellites, including the Starlink satellite network, which is crucial for Ukraine’s warfighting ability.
By Kyiv Post
May. 16