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NATO: Russian Nuclear Strike Would Almost Certainly Draw ‘Physical Response’

A Russian nuclear strike would change the course of the conflict and almost certainly trigger a "physical response" from Ukraine allies and potentially from NATO, a senior NATO official said on Wednesday. Any use of nuclear weapons by Moscow would have "unprecedented consequences" for Russia, the official warned. It would…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What are nuclear tactical weapons, will they be used in Ukraine?

Tactical nuclear weapons are often characterised by their size, range, or use for limited military targets.

Al Jazeera

Biden says Putin unlikely to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Biden tells CNN the Russian president ‘miscalculated’ the war in Ukraine ‘significantly’.

Al Jazeera

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Putin signing ‘suicide note’ if he uses nukes in Ukraine, ex-US security chief says

John Bolton suggested that America could assassinate the ailing Russian president if he unleashes nuclear weapons on Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Why is Russia at war with Ukraine and what does Putin want?

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Explainer-What makes a nuclear weapon 'tactical'?

From the war in Ukraine to North Korea's recent missile testing spree, tactical nuclear weapons are being debated and developed in a way not seen since the Cold War.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Kyiv denies Crimea bridge attack as Nato ‘faces long cold war’

Russian investigators peddling ‘nonsense’ says Ukraine after Kremlin arrests

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What would happen if Russia used a nuclear weapon in Ukraine?

What would happen if Russia used a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, and how would NATO respond while still avoiding an all-out nuclear war?

ABC News

G7 leaders pledge to support Ukraine for "as long as it takes"

"Any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons by Russia would be met with severe consequences."

Axios

G7 vows to hold Vladimir Putin to account for ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine

Liz Truss and allies condemned Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

The Independent UK

Nuclear weapons 'are an option' for Vladimir Putin amid 'irrational' attacks in Ukraine

Russia has continued its bombardment of Ukraine for the second day causing civilian casualties as the Kremlin's war machine targets key infrastructure, and cultural sites

Daily Mirror

G7 vows to support Ukraine for as long as it takes

The Group of Seven (G7) nations committed on Tuesday to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, adding in a statement after a leaders' call that any use by Russia of nuclear weapons would be met with severe consequences.

Reuters

Hard to predict Russia's possible nuclear arms use -Japan PM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday Russia's possible use of nuclear weapons is highly unpredictable and the situation must be closely watched.

Reuters

Spectre of ‘tactical’ nuclear attack risks normalising weapons of mass destruction

US President Joe Biden warned last week that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is now the highest since the Cuban Missile Crisis as Russia and North Korea engage in sabre-rattling on the use of “tactical” nuclear weapons. Such weapons are less destructive than “strategic” weapons designed to wipe out entire…

France 24

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The Guardian - UK

No signs Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapon, says GCHQ boss

UK spy chief says Kremlin does not appear to be engaged in preliminary steps despite Putin’s threats

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon says N.Korea has nothing to gain from nuclear weapons

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Tuesday that North Korea has nothing to gain from nuclear weapons, as the isolated country threatened to beef up its capability to attack its southern neighbour.

Daily Mirror

Zelensky warns that Russian officials are 'preparing society' for use of nuclear weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed Russia is spinning his words into “other directions" for its gain, while Vladimir Putin's cronies have called his speech “an appeal to start another world war”

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North Korea confirms a simulated use of nukes to 'wipe out' its enemies

North Korea's recent barrage of missile launches were the simulated use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to "wipe out" potential South Korean and U.S. targets, state media reported Monday

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The Independent UK

N. Korea confirms nuke missiles tests to 'wipe out' enemies

North Korea says its recent barrage of missile launches were tests of its tactical nuclear weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S. targets

The Guardian - AU

North Korea says missile tests simulated striking South with tactical nuclear weapons

Kim Jong-un said his forces were ‘completely ready to hit and destroy targets at any time from any location’

Al Jazeera

World will be forced into coexistence with nuclear-armed N Korea

North Korea expert Ankit Panda says that amid recent developments there’s little chance for a revival in diplomacy.

The Independent UK

White House says nuclear attack not ‘imminent’ after Biden warns ‘armageddon’ more likely amid Putin threats

Russia is rumoured to be considering a nuclear test near Ukraine

Daily Mirror

US government orders £260m of radiation sickness drugs as Russian nuclear threat grows

The investment in nuclear resilience comes amid what President Biden has described as the highest nuclear risk since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

Daily Mirror

Will Vladimir Putin use nuclear weapons? Experts reveal possible Russian targets

Vladimir Putin has suffered serious blows following his invasion in February from the loss of troops and high-ranking military officials to losing gains they made in Ukraine

Newsroom.co.nz

Bold steps needed for nuclear agreement

NZ was part of a UN conference on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons determined to secure some significant advances but were stymied by Russia's refusal to agree, says Anna Hood

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