How Russia’s hypersonic and nuclear-powered weapons are forcing NATO to rethink deterrenceRussia is bolstering its strategic arsenal with advanced weapons like the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, now deployed in Belarus, significant...
04 Jan, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills, raises tensions with NATORussia's military exercises near NATO borders raise concerns. These drills include nuclear-capable weapons. Poland reports drone incursions...
16 Sep, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
World War III set to start? North Korea’s Kim Jong Un issues nuclear threat after US- South Korea wargames, joins Russia’s Putin in nuke sabre rattlingTensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula as Kim Jong Un vows to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal in response to joint US-South Korea m...
19 Aug, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
Putin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service, will be deployed in BelarusPresident Putin announced Russia's production of Oreshnik hypersonic missiles and plans for their deployment in Belarus by year's end. Thes...
01 Aug, 2025, 11.08 PM IST
Risk of clash between nuclear powers is growing, Russian security official saysSergei Shoigu highlights the rising risk of clashes between nuclear powers amid global geopolitical rivalry, citing NATO activities near Ru...
24 Jan, 2025, 02.00 PM IST
Putin to sign agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally BelarusRussian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus and signed a security treaty, extending Russia's nuclear umbrella to its ally. The treaty ...
06 Dec, 2024, 10.06 PM IST
Senior Russian diplomat says possibility of new nuclear tests remains open questionRussia may resume nuclear weapon tests in response to U.S. policies. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov mentioned this is under conside...
30 Nov, 2024, 07.00 AM IST
Vladimir Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrineRussia has updated its nuclear doctrine, broadening the circumstances under which it would consider using nuclear weapons. The move comes a...
20 Nov, 2024, 06.39 AM IST
Russia's nuclear arsenal, the world's largest: Key factsPresident Vladimir Putin has warned the West about Russia's potential use of nuclear weapons if attacked with conventional missiles. Russia...
26 Sep, 2024, 02.56 PM IST
Vladimir Putin declares changes to Russian nuclear doctrinePresident Vladimir Putin announced plans to lower the threshold for Russia's use of nuclear weapons, adjusting its nuclear doctrine to addr...
26 Sep, 2024, 06.58 AM IST
Putin often cites Russia's 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Putin has frequently threatened the West with nuclear weapons. Despite these threats, Russia's nuclea...
30 Jul, 2024, 10.29 AM IST
Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options openRussian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to NATO, cautioning against excessive military support for Ukraine, as it could...
06 Jul, 2024, 10.07 AM IST
Russia conducts mobile nuclear missile launcher drillsRussia's Defence Ministry conducts drills with Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, involving crews in multiple regions practicing camouf...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.28 PM IST
What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?Moscow's announcement of tactical nuclear weapons drills, amid Putin's reminders of Russia's nuclear might, showcases their political messa...
06 May, 2024, 06.58 PM IST
Russia moves to revoke nuclear test ban treatyThe move comes after President Vladimir Putin said earlier this month he was "not ready to say" whether Russia needed to carry out live nuc...
17 Oct, 2023, 04.11 PM IST
Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus?Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus appears to b...
28 Mar, 2023, 02.02 PM IST
Ukraine war: what are the risks that Russia will turn to its nuclear arsenal?Just days before the invasion of Ukraine, Russia and its ally Belarus engaged in nuclear exercises. In announcing the invasion itself, Puti...
02 Mar, 2022, 11.53 AM IST