Russia has right to use nuclear weapons, if needed, based on nuclear doctrine — Medvedev

 Moscow has the right to use nuclear weapons, if needed, in strict compliance with its nuclear doctrine, Deputy Head of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev wrote on Telegram on Tuesday.

Ukraine war: Putin not bluffing about nuclear weapons, EU says - BBC News

The EU must take Vladimir Putin's threats he could use nuclear weapons in the conflict in Ukraine seriously, the bloc's foreign policy chief has said.

Medvedev: Russia could use any weapons including the nuclear ones to protect its lands

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, announced that Moscow may use all its weapons, including the nuclear ones, to defend its territories.

UK Foreign Office Calls Partial Mobilization In Russia Worrying Escalation

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said on Wednesday that a partial mobilization that had begun in Russia was a "worrying escalation," and that the United Kingdom should regard the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons by Moscow "very seriously."

Biden Says Russia Should Not Mull Using Chemical, Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine - UrduPoint

US President Joe Biden during an interview with 60 Minutes said there will be consequences if Russia decides to use chemical or tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

North Korea makes nuclear policy ‘irreversible’ with new law

North Korea has passed a law allowing it to carry out a preventive nuclear strike and declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state “irreversible”, according to state media.

Lukashenko says Belarus warplanes modified to carry nuclear arms

President Alexander Lukashenko says the Belarusian military’s SU-24 warplanes have been modified to carry nuclear weapons, and that Minsk would react immediately if the West caused it any problems.

Russia: NATO Will Soon Begin to Justify Use of Nuclear Weapons | Farsnews Agency

In the future, NATO countries can be expected to justify any use of nuclear weapons, Deputy Head of the Russian Delegation Andrei Belousov said at the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

US, Saudi Arabia agree on stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons - The Jerusalem Post

The United States and Saudi Arabia agreed on the importance of stopping Iran from "acquiring a nuclear weapon," during a visit by US President Joe Biden, a joint statement carried by the Saudi state news agency (SPA) said.

Biden's 'nuclear deterrence' remarks send shock waves - China.org.cn

United States President Joe Biden sent shock waves on his first Asian trip by committing to "nuclear deterrence" for the Republic of Korea, wider military exercises and weapon upgrades in a region deemed the engine of global economic growth.

Russia Denies Possibility of Using Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine - Tasnim News Agency

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s deputy spokesman said on Friday that the country has no intentions to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, calling Western media reports on the matter a 'deliberate lie'.

Russia Would Only Use Nuclear Weapons If Its Existence Threatened - Peskov - UrduPoint

Russia would only use nuclear weapons if it determined the existence of the nation was threatened, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN.

EN World powers sign joint agreement to halt spread of nuclear weapons • FRANCE 24

 

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Blinken warns of 'other options' if diplomacy fails on Iran nuclear issue - China.org.cn

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the United States would turn to "other options" if diplomacy fails to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying "time is running short."

Israel claims ‘right’ to strike Iran ‘at any moment’ to prevent it from obtaining nukes, FM Lapid says after meeting with Blinken — RT

 Israel reserves the right to attack Iran at any time of its choosing, under the pretext of stopping it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Tel Aviv’s FM Yair Lapid said after meeting with his American and Emirati counterparts.

Russia Reserves Right to Use Nuclear Weapons in Response to Aggression, General Staff Says - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to the use of weapons of mass destruction or regular weapons against it if the very existence of the country is threatened, Russian General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov said on Wednesday.

Moscow Slams London for Undermining Arms Control - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – London's decision to boost nuclear capabilities is dealing a serious blow to the very concept of arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Wednesday.

Iran’s Zarif slams UK ‘hypocrisy’ over nuclear warhead plan | Al Jazeera

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticised what he called the United Kingdom’s “utter hypocrisy” over plans to boost nuclear weapons.

Russia's Lavrov Urges US to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons Sites Abroad - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The United States must take its nuclear weapons home and dismantle infrastructure for their deployment abroad, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

UN report reveals North Korea developed nuclear weapons program in 2020 - france24

 North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, helping fund them with some $300 million stolen through cyber hacks, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Monday.