Nuclear
🇷🇺 Russia warns that a new U.S. missile defense base in Poland raises nuclear danger. In response, Warsaw states that threats from Moscow reinforce the need for stronger NATO defenses.
🇷🇺 Putin approves a new nuclear doctrine, lowering the strike threshold amid conventional attacks. International reactions include warnings from the EU and UK about nuclear escalation, while Turkey emphasizes self-defense measures.
🇹🇷 President Erdogan at G20 states Russia must take steps to protect itself amid concerns over lowered nuclear strike thresholds. He urges NATO to carefully review Russia’s statements.
🇷🇺 Kremlin states the Russia-US hotline designed to ease crises is currently not in use, amidst rising nuclear tensions and the highest strains between Russia and the West in decades.
🇬🇧 PM Keir Starmer affirms support for Ukraine amid “irresponsible” nuclear threats from Russia. He remains undeterred by President Putin’s lowered threshold for nuclear strikes.
🇺🇸 The White House announced the US will not change its nuclear posture in response to Russia lowering its threshold for a nuclear strike, stating it was not surprised by the decision.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu announces that Israel’s air strike on Iran last month targeted a component of Tehran’s nuclear program, while also degrading its defense and missile production capabilities.
🇪🇺 European powers push the IAEA to intensify scrutiny on Iran’s nuclear program, seeking a “comprehensive” report amid stalled diplomacy. Aimed at pressuring Iran back to negotiations, this move spotlights rising tensions as Trump’s return looms, challenging prospects for renewed agreements.
🇺🇳 IAEA chief Rafael Grossi will visit Iran on Wednesday to address nuclear program concerns, including Iran’s restrictions on inspectors and unexplained uranium traces at undeclared sites. Iran, enriching uranium close to bomb-grade levels, insists its nuclear activities are for civilian use.
🇮🇷 With Trump set to return, IAEA’s Grossi is preparing a critical visit to Iran, aiming to address unresolved nuclear issues as Tehran edges closer to bomb-grade uranium enrichment. Iran’s stance and regional tensions may challenge diplomacy, with European leaders keen to revive talks.
🇷🇺 Putin stages massive nuclear response drill, launching missiles from land, sea and air amid critical phase in Ukraine war. Kremlin flexes military muscle as NATO confirms North Korean troops on Russian soil. Putin warns of “growing geopolitical tensions.”
🇷🇺 Putin warns West against helping Ukraine strike deep into Russia, signaling potential major escalation as Russian forces advance in Donetsk. Russia’s changed nuclear doctrine and NATO involvement could transform this regional conflict into a global showdown.
🇮🇱 Israeli airstrikes demolish Iran’s critical missile production facilities and former nuclear weapons test site near Tehran, destroying hard-to-replace equipment and crippling Iran’s ability to mass-produce missiles for future attacks.
🇧🇾 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warns that deploying foreign troops in the Ukraine conflict would lead to escalation. In interviews, he dismissed claims of North Korean troops joining Russia and reaffirmed use of Russian nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus would require his consent.
🇺🇸 Microsoft backs $1.6B resurrection of Three Mile Island nuclear plant for AI data centers, paying double renewable rates for clean power. Once-silent cooling towers will roar again, but activists vow fierce resistance to the historic reboot.