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Recent headlines have intensified discussions around the role of nuclear weapons in global security, with multiple statements from world leaders and defense officials highlighting the rising tensions. The use of nuclear rhetoric by high-profile leaders like Vladimir Putin and responses from NATO and the United States reveal the complexities of nuclear diplomacy. The presence of nuclear weapons in Belarus, as claimed by Alexander Lukashenko, alongside NATO's nuclear deterrence exercises, illustrates the precarious balance of power. Key comments by figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine underscore the critical nature of these developments. This continuous unfolding of events informs our understanding of the strategic dynamics that define modern security threats and the necessity for vigilant international dialogue and readiness.
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Keith Kellogg comments on Zelenskyy’s statements about returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine Chance of Ukraine getting nuclear weapons back is "somewhere between slim and none", - Kellogg Keith Kellogg, the US President's special envoy for Russia's war against Ukraine, believes that Kyiv has little chance of getting back its nuclear weapons as an alternative to NATO membership, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously called for. 12 232 313

Maria Zakharova reacts to Zelenskyy’s statement on nuclear weapons for Ukraine Russian Foreign Ministry calls Zelenskyy "maniac" after his statement on nuclear weapons for Ukraine Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has compared Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a "maniac" over his statement that Ukraine needs to return nuclear weapons as a security guarantee instead of NATO membership. 5 647 53

Zelenskyy on joining the EU If Ukraine is not accepted into NATO, nuclear weapons must be returned, - Zelenskyy If Ukraine does not become a member of NATO, it needs to return its nuclear weapons to ensure its security. 10 745 241

Blinken on Russia’s nuclear threats Putin considered using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, but China intervened - Blinken The administration of the current US President Joe Biden took the nuclear threats of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin quite seriously. Russia was probably deterred from using nuclear weapons by China. 24 678 133 Previously in trend: War

NATO: No real changes in Russia’s nuclear policy identified Putin’s statements on nuclear threats are groundless - Head of NATO Representation Turner NATO closely monitors possible nuclear threats from Russia but does not record significant changes in its nuclear policy. 864 4 Previously in trend: War

Putin talks about red lines Putin: "West is pushing Russia to red line" Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has said that the West is allegedly pushing Russia to the "red line," and Moscow "cannot but respond to this." 9 692 39

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin Putin: "Oreshnik" minimizes need for Russia to use nuclear weapons Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that a sufficient number of Oreshnik missile systems in service in Russia "effectively eliminates" the need to use nuclear weapons. 6 249 61

Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko Lukashenko announces delivery of dozens of nuclear warheads to Belarus On Tuesday, December 10, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that "several dozen" nuclear warheads had been brought to his country. 4 356 43

Sullivan This is not consideration, - Sullivan denied possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine The United States is providing Ukraine with various means to counter Russian aggression, but the issue of providing nuclear weapons, which it voluntarily gave up in the early 1990s, is not being considered. 4 110 58

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on nuclear weapons Putin: Russia will not allow acquisition of nuclear weapons in Ukraine The Russian Federation will use "all available means of destruction" in case Ukraine obtains nuclear weapons. 9 864 55 Previously in trend: War

Гарантії безпеки для України: якими будуть? West is considering supplying Ukraine with weapons for punitive strike against Russia if it violates ceasefire - NYT Among the security guarantees, Western officials are considering the possibility of creating conventional weapons stockpiles in Ukraine. This will allow to strike at Russia if it violates the ceasefire. 15 897 92 Previously in trend: War

Президент Сербії Александар Вучич Vucic: Putin is not bluffing about use of nuclear weapons Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has called those who believe that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is bluffing when he talks about the use of nuclear weapons "abnormal." 16 852 139

У Росії запустили серійний випуск мобільних сховищ від ядерного вибуху Serial production of mobile nuclear explosion shelters launched in Russia - Russian media. PHOTOS Russia has begun mass-producing "KUB-M" mobile shelters capable of protecting against various man-made threats and natural disasters, including radiation and shock waves. 7 660 51 Previously in trend: War

США не бачать ознак готовності РФ застосувати ядерну зброю No signs that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine - Pentagon The United States currently sees no signs that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons. 1 689 7 Previously in trend: War

президент України Зеленський Zelenskyy comments on Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine: World must put firm response on table President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the update of the nuclear doctrine in the Russian Federation. 4 078 41 Previously in trend: War

Голова Військового комітету Альянсу адмірал Роб Бауер NATO would have already deployed its troops to Ukraine if Russia did not have nuclear weapons - Chairman of the Alliance’s Military Committee Bauer. VIDEO If Russia did not have nuclear weapons, the North Atlantic Alliance would have already deployed its troops to help Ukraine in the war. 4 589 83

Міністр оборони Росії Андрій Бєлоусов Russia envisages using nuclear weapons in response to aggression against Belarus, - Russian Defense Minister Belousov Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said that Russia's state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence allows for the possibility of using nuclear weapons in response to aggression against Belarus as a member of the Union State. 2 874 47

президент України Зеленський We gave away nuclear weapons but received nothing. That’s why we need NATO, - Zelenskyy Ukraine renounced nuclear weapons under the Budapest Memorandum, but did not receive effective security guarantees, and therefore insists on NATO membership now. 4 113 66

Президент Володимир Зеленський NATO membership is better than nuclear weapons, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine's accession to NATO is the only guarantee of security for the country. 2 084 83

Президент України Володимир Зеленський Zelenskyy denies that Ukraine is preparing to restore nuclear potential President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is not going to restore its nuclear potential. 7 168 145

Зеленський про ядерну зброю та НАТО Zelenskyy to Trump: Either we will have nuclear weapons or we will be in NATO In a conversation with US presidential candidate Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the need for Ukraine to join NATO. 19 785 180 Previously in trend: War

У Кремлі прокоментували ядерні навчання НАТО Kremlin on NATO nuclear exercises: It leads to "escalation of tensions" The Kremlin has commented on NATO's Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise. 2 157 19

НАТО розпочало щорічні ядерні навчання Steadfast Noon NATO launches annual nuclear deterrence training exercise Steadfast Noon On Monday, October 14, NATO launched its annual two-week nuclear exercise "Steadfast Noon", involving more than 60 aircraft. They are conducting training flights over Western Europe. 881 5

Генеральний секретар НАТО Марк Рютте NATO to hold nuclear deterrence exercise amid Putin’s threats NATO will begin its annual nuclear exercises on Monday, October 14. 1 118 4

ядерна зброя рф Western leaders are no longer afraid of Putin’s nuclear threats - Time Western leaders are no longer afraid of Russia's nuclear threats and are increasingly resolute in their support for Ukraine. 9 569 42

Рютте прокоментував ядерні погрози Путіна Rutte on Putin’s threats: "We do not see any imminent threat of using nuclear weapons" NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has commented on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats. 1 162 23 Previously in trend: War

Столтенберг прокоментував ядерні погрози Путіна Stoltenberg: Putin’s nuclear threats should not deter NATO from helping Ukraine Russian dictator Vladimir Putin 's "nuclear rhetoric" should not deter NATO member states from providing additional military assistance to Ukraine. 607 5 Previously in trend: War

У Кремлі відповіли, чи очікувати ядерний удар після масованих дронових атак на РФ Peskov on possibility of nuclear strike in response to Ukraine’s attacks: We should not excessively refer to the doctrine The Kremlin said that there was no need to "excessively refer" to changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine and link Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory to the possibility of nuclear retaliation. 7 063 45

Зеленський Zelenskyy on Putin’s nuclear threats: no one knows what’s in his head President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's latest nuclear threats. 3 893 45

Лукашенко про застосування ядерної зброї As soon as NATO attacks Belarus, we will use nuclear weapons. Russia will join us, - Lukashenko Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that the use of nuclear weapons would lead to the outbreak of World War III. 6 384 61

Глава МЗС Чехії Ян Ліпавський Czech Foreign Minister Lipavsky on Putin’s nuclear intimidation: "Let’s not fall for it" Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has adjusted the Russian doctrine of the use of nuclear weapons in order to intimidate Ukraine's allies, and these intimidations should not be tolerated. 926 2

Блінкен прокоментував ядерні погрози Путіна Blinken on Putin’s nuclear threats: It is absolutely irresponsible U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called dictator Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons by Russia irresponsible. 2 097 22 Previously in trend: War

У Кремлі прокоментували зміну ядерної доктрини Росії Peskov: Changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine are signal to "unfriendly" Western countries The changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, announced by the Kremlin the day before, are a warning to "unfriendly" Western countries about the consequences of an attack on Russia. 5 149 36

У ЄС відреагували на ядерні погрози Путіна Stano: Putin’s nuclear threats will not change EU’s position on Ukraine The European Union has responded to dictator Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats by assuring its support for Ukraine. 1 458 13 Previously in trend: War

Дуда заявив, що світ не пробачить РФ застосування ядерної зброї World will never forgive Russia for using nuclear weapons, Moscow knows it - Duda Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the world will never forgive Russia for using nuclear weapons. 3 481 36 Previously in trend: War

Володимир Путін Putin has expanded list of conditions under which Russia can use nuclear weapons Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Security Council's permanent meeting on nuclear deterrence. 28 974 226 Previously in trend: War

Російський професор Волинцев пропонують вдарити ядерною зброєю по Україні I propose "gentle" nuclear strike on Ukraine: Russian physicist writes letter to Putin. VIDEO Professor of Perm State University, physicist Anatoly Volintsev wrote a letter to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, suggesting a nuclear strike on the territory of Ukraine. 33 926 144 Previously in trend: War

У Криму помітили транспорт "ядерного" управління Міноборони РФ Military transport of "nuclear" department of Russian Defense Ministry spotted in occupied Crimea - media. PHOTO Vehicles of the 12th Directorate of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for nuclear munitions, were spotted on the roads of the occupied Crimea. 13 308 41

рф,зброя,ядерна China on Russia’s plans to change its nuclear doctrine: Beijing has always stressed that nuclear war is not option The Chinese Foreign Ministry has stressed that nuclear weapons cannot be used to unleash a nuclear war. 4 667 15

ядерна зброя рф Russian Foreign Ministry says country will change its nuclear doctrine Russia is going to change its nuclear doctrine "based on the analysis of recent conflicts and actions of the West". 13 724 57

китай,зброя,ядерна Biden approves new secret US nuclear strategy aimed at deterring China - NYT In March, US President Joe Biden approved a classified US nuclear strategic plan that reorients the US deterrence strategy to the rapid expansion of China's nuclear arsenal. 3 545 17

Ядерна зброя US declassifies data on its strategic nuclear weapons: 3,748 warheads in service. INFOGRAPHICS The United States is releasing new declassified information on the US nuclear weapons stockpile, according to which, as of September 2023, the US nuclear warhead arsenal consisted of 3,748 units. 6 052 26

Ядерна зброя Russia may deploy nuclear missiles in response to deployment of US weapons in Germany Moscow does not rule out the possibility of deploying missiles, including nuclear missiles, in response to the deployment of American weapons in Germany. 3 576 16

Ядерна зброя Russia may reduce time for decision-making on use of nuclear weapons, - Kartapolov, State Duma deputy Russia has said that it may reduce the time for making a decision on the use of nuclear weapons, as provided for in the official doctrine, if Moscow believes that threats are growing. 10 509 84

Єнс Столтенберг в Брюселі Stoltenberg: NATO is in talks to put nuclear weapons on alert NATO is discussing putting nuclear weapons on alert and deploying more of them in the face of the growing threat from Russia and China. 9 371 31

Саміт G7 в Італії G7 has warned Russia against using nuclear weapons: It will have serious consequences The leaders of the Group of Seven in a joint declaration following the summit in Italy warned Russia of the consequences in case of use of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons. 3 823 10

Глава МЗС Польщі Радослав Сікорський Russia may keep about 100 nuclear warheads in Kaliningrad region, - Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski The Russian Federation could keep about a hundred nuclear warheads in Kaliningrad. The risks of Moscow attacking EU countries are quite real. 1 852 11

РФ приєдналася ядерних навчань РФ Belarus joined nuclear weapons exercises conducted by Russian Federation. VIDEO Belarus joined the second stage of Russia's exercises on the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons. 2 343 18