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The year 2025 has seen a marked increase in global tensions surrounding nuclear weapons. US President Donald Trump has emphasized America's nuclear arsenal without intending deployment, even as he orders tests to resume. Russia responds by preparing for full-scale nuclear tests and breaking treaties, while China and NATO are equally involved in the evolving narrative, albeit with reluctance for trilateral talks with US and Russia. France has enhanced its naval nuclear capabilities with the M51.3 missiles. Both Norway and US intelligence report advancements in Russian nuclear technologies and military strategies, heightening alert levels globally. Meanwhile, Iran remains a focal point of nuclear disarmament discussions, amid contrasting statements from global leaders about its intentions and capabilities.

What has been the US approach to nuclear weapons in 2025?

In 2025, the US under President Trump has signaled a nuanced approach to nuclear weapons, acknowledging their strategic advantage yet pushing for global denuclearization through resumed testing and diplomatic engagements. Trump's administration has also emphasized maintaining Europe under its nuclear umbrella while contemplating new treaties with Russia on strategic arms reduction.

How are Russia's nuclear actions affecting global security?

Russia's actions, including testing advanced nuclear missiles and denouncing agreements with the US, have intensified global security concerns. Russian leader Putin's announcement of testing new nuclear capabilities, alongside plans for possible attacks with satellites, has prompted heightened vigilance among NATO countries and renewed discussion on defense strategies.

What role is China playing in the nuclear weapon discussions?

China has maintained a cautious stance regarding nuclear disarmament discussions, especially with the US and Russia. Despite SIPRI reports highlighting China's fast-paced nuclear arsenal expansion, the Chinese Foreign Ministry remains skeptical of trilateral talks, calling the notion unwise amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Has Europe's nuclear defense policy changed under current circumstances?

Europe's nuclear defense approach is evolving as the UK invests in new F-35 jets for NATO missions, while Poland expresses interest in France's nuclear umbrella amid potential Russian threats. The shift aims to enhance European defense capabilities, reflecting the region's strategic adjustments to the uncertain global nuclear landscape.

What are the implications of Iran's nuclear program intentions?

In 2025, Iran's varying declarations on nuclear activities continue to stir global debates. While US and Israeli demands for program cessation persist, Iran remains resilient, cautiously engaging in diplomatic discussions with Western powers, yet skeptical of meaningful progress, as it pledges not to pursue weapons but reserves the right for peaceful use.

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Pyongyang vows to launch preemptive strike on US targets, - DW North Korea says it will decisively disrupt any U.S.' "political, economic or military provocation." 97 936 322 World

Nuclear powers boycott UN denuclearization talks The world's major nuclear powers - the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom - and more than 30 other countries have ignored the United Nations meeting on the renunciation of nuclear weapons. 21 043 106 World

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Russia an existential threat to US, - Air Force Secretary James Russia is the No. 1 threat to the United States. 20 417 116 World

European Parliament sounds wake-up call on Russia’s threats to use nuclear weapons MEPs are concerned about “nuclear threats arising from the Russian attitude, its statements indicating an increased readiness to use nuclear weapons, and consideration of the potential deployment of nuclear weapons to additional territories in Europe.” 34 231 109 World

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Ban Ki-moon condemns North Korean nuclear test Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned North Korea's latest nuclear test and started discussing taking "significant measures," including new sanctions. 2 691 56 World

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North Korea threatened to launch nuclear strike against US North Korea on Saturday accused the United States of seeking to invade the communist state in the near future and threatened to launch a nuclear strike. 60 657 236 World

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Threats to UK from Russia and North Korea "remain very real," PM Theresa May says Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May insists that threats to the UK from countries such as Russia and North Korea "remain very real." 45 707 255 World

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путин Putin threatened to use nuclear weapons, - Stoltenberg The threshold for using nuclear weapons must not be lowered. 226 200 1 220 World

Ukraine urges Budapest Memorandum parties to hold consultations, - Klimkin on Lavrov's statement Russia renders the Budapest Memorandum as selectively as it treats the Minsk agreements, so Ukraine encourages all guarantor-states to hold new consultations. 36 426 170 Ukrainian Politics

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Poland to appeal to NATO on placement of nuclear weapons on its territory Poland’s Defense Ministry is considering asking for access to nuclear weapons through the NATO program in which non-nuclear states borrow the arms from the U.S., deputy defense minister Tomasz Szatkowski said. 20 175 180 World

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пентагон pentagon Pentagon names Russia #1 threat to United States Possessing nuclear weapons and being able to use them, Russia is the foremost threat to the U.S. 71 162 918 Incidents

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Dzhemilev urges Ankara to impose sanctions against Russia: "Nuclear weapons brought to Crimea will be directed to Turkey in the first place" Representative of the President for the Crimean Tatar People, Verkhovna Rada deputy from the Poroshenko Bloc faction Mustafa Dzhemilev calls on Turkey to impose sanctions against Russia. 18 175 91 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Germany It is better to talk to Moscow from a position of strength - German Defense Minister German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen defends the Western plans to modernize the military arsenal. 51 969 533 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Saboteurs Blew Up Major Underground Nuclear Plant in Iran, Media Saboteurs Blew Up Major Underground Nuclear Plant in Iran, Media There was a powerful explosion that destroyed all buildings within a 5 km radius of a secret underground plant in the Iranian city of Fordo, which is engaged in uranium enrichment,. In addition, 240 employees of the nuclear center remain underground, cut off from the outside world, according to the media. 14 237 119 World

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