Key developments on Aug. 31: * Russia delivers nukes to Belarus, says Budanov * Russia reportedly tortured 75 deported Ukrainian children * Zelensky: Ukrainian-made weapon proves 700 kilometer range * Media: Defense minister likely to be replaced * Russian officials claim drones downed in Moscow Oblast, Bryansk Russia recently...
Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, directly threatens to use nuclear weapons in case the Ukrainian counteroffensive succeeds.
President Volodymyr Zelensky's Chief of Staff, Andrii Yermak, told reporters on July 14 that there is always a threat of Russia using nuclear weapons to stop Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive, but it's not high at the moment.
Russia’s military, police, and National Guard seem to be doing virtually nothing as Prigozhin seizes state buildings. The public too is just standing around
US President Joe Biden has commented on the statements of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about the deployment of first units of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned there is a “serious danger” of NATO being drawn further into the Ukraine war if members of the alliance continue to supply military weaponry to Kyiv.
Ukraine war latest: Russia delivers tactical nukes to Belarus, says military intelligence chief (kyivindependent.com)
Key developments on Aug. 31: * Russia delivers nukes to Belarus, says Budanov * Russia reportedly tortured 75 deported Ukrainian children * Zelensky: Ukrainian-made weapon proves 700 kilometer range * Media: Defense minister likely to be replaced * Russian officials claim drones downed in Moscow Oblast, Bryansk Russia recently...
Russia already moves nuclear weapons to Belarus - Polish President (www.pravda.com.ua)
On Tuesday, Polish President Andrzej Duda said Russia is already moving some of its nuclear weapons to Belarus.
Medvedev threatens nuclear weapons in case of success of Ukraine's counteroffensive (www.pravda.com.ua)
Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, directly threatens to use nuclear weapons in case the Ukrainian counteroffensive succeeds.
The secret world of nukes in Washington state (www.kuow.org)
Washington state has been home to nuclear weapons-related projects for decades — some well-known, others shrouded in secrecy.
Presidential Office head says risk of Russia using nukes not high at the moment (kyivindependent.com)
President Volodymyr Zelensky's Chief of Staff, Andrii Yermak, told reporters on July 14 that there is always a threat of Russia using nuclear weapons to stop Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive, but it's not high at the moment.
EU agrees new package of sanctions against Russia; Putin says Sarmat nuclear missiles ready soon – as it happened (www.theguardian.com)
EU members agree new sanctions against Russia; Russian president says warheads can soon be deployed for duty
Russia has not given a single nuclear warhead to Belarus - Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Chief (www.pravda.com.ua)
Preparations of nuclear warheads storage facilities continue in Belarus, but Russia has not yet transferred any nuclear weapons to Belarus.
Biden on Putin's nuclear weapons claims in Belarus: Totally irresponsible (www.pravda.com.ua)
US President Joe Biden has commented on the statements of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about the deployment of first units of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Putin warns NATO over being drawn into Ukraine war, says Russia has more nuclear weapons | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned there is a “serious danger” of NATO being drawn further into the Ukraine war if members of the alliance continue to supply military weaponry to Kyiv.