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Finland Wants to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban
In Finland current legislation bans the import, manufacture, possession and detonation of nuclear weapons - even in the case of war.
March 11, 2026
Europe
Finland to Lift Ban on Nukes as Europe Talks Collective Deterrence
Helsinki said it plans to lift its ban on deploying nuclear weapons on Finnish soil as France pushes talks on stationing nuclear arms across Europe amid fading US involvement.
March 6, 2026
Russia
Lavrov Says He Sees No Evidence Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons
Russia’s foreign minister disputed US claims about Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles amid escalating tensions following US and Israeli strikes.
March 3, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: 2 Bold Ideas for Ukraine That Have Europe Shaking in Its Boots
Is Ukraine’s sovereignty a strategic objective for Europe or cause for fear? Russia assumes NATO will never risk its troops being targeted. Deterrence only works if that calculation changes.
March 3, 2026
Iran
Witkoff: Iran ‘Proud’ of Stockpile, Enough for 11 Nuclear Bombs
US envoy says Iranian negotiators claimed during early talks that they had enough enriched uranium for 11 nuclear bombs, effectively boasting they had evaded oversight.
March 3, 2026
France
Europe Reacts to Macron’s Atomic Offer
The Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden and Denmark could also all take part. Here is how the partner nations have reacted so far.
March 3, 2026
Europe
Macron to Set Out How France’s Nuclear Arms Could Protect Europe
Macron is set to update France’s nuclear doctrine as Russia’s war against Ukraine grinds into a fifth year and NATO allies worry about Washington’s wavering commitment to Europe.
March 2, 2026
Russia
Moscow’s Expanding Air Defenses May Undermine Europe’s Nuclear Arsenal
A new RUSI report warns Russia’s expanding missile defenses could intercept British and French nuclear strikes within 10 years, raising concerns over Europe’s deterrent.
Feb. 27, 2026
NATO
Macron to Outline France’s Nuclear Doctrine Amid European Unease Over US Alliance
The French president is expected to reaffirm exclusive national control over nuclear forces while clarifying what role France can play as doubts grow over the US security umbrella.
Feb. 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Russia Will Be Forced to Use Tactical Nukes’ – Medvedev Warns Over Alleged Kyiv Bomb Transfer
Medvedev warns Russia may use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine and its allies if Britain or France supply nuclear technology.
Feb. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Alleges UK, France May Give Nuclear Arms to Ukraine
Moscow alleges London and Paris are preparing to give Kyiv nuclear arms, a claim made without any proof and one that has not been clarified by Western officials.
Feb. 24, 2026
US
US, Russia Reportedly Hold Nuclear Talks in Geneva After Final Treaty Expires
Washington and Moscow met in Geneva to discuss nuclear weapons restrictions following the expiration of the New START treaty. Talks with China are reportedly set to take place on Tuesday.
Feb. 23, 2026
US
Iran Signals Readiness for Nuclear Concessions if US Lifts Sanctions
Tehran is prepared to dilute and partially deplete its highly enriched uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief and US recognition of its right to “peaceful nuclear enrichment.”
Feb. 23, 2026
Putin
Putin Says Developing Russia’s Nuclear Forces ‘Absolute Priority’
Moscow and Washington – the world’s two main nuclear powers – are no longer bound by any arms control pact since the New START agreement expired earlier this month.
Feb. 23, 2026
Europe
European Debate Over Nuclear Weapons Gains Pace
While the United States and Russia have thousands of nuclear warheads each, in Europe only France and Britain have atomic weapons, with the combined total in the hundreds.
Feb. 15, 2026
US
Trump Urges New Nuclear Treaty After Russia Agreement Ends
Asked if Washington and Moscow had agreed to stick to the terms of the expired treaty while new negotiations are ongoing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said: “Not to my knowledge.”
Feb. 5, 2026