Latest "nuclear weapons" stories

Russia’s Parliament votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

The deal, now formally scrapped by Russia’s parliament, aimed to prevent Cold War rivals from massing forces at or near mutual borders.

6 days ago

Biden to unveil new efforts to protect S. Korea from nukes

President Joe Biden will use this week’s state visit by the South Korean President to underscore U.S readiness to protect against North Korean attack.

4 weeks ago

North Korea calls its nukes ‘stark reality,’ criticizes G-7

North Korea’s foreign minister called the Group of Seven wealthy democracies a “tool for ensuring the U.S. hegemony” as she lambasted its latest meeting.

By Hyung-Jin Kim

4 weeks ago

Putin taking Belarus as ‘nuclear hostage,’ Ukraine official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.

8 weeks ago

Fears, questions about North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal

North Korea claims its nuclear weapons are combat ready, but many foreign experts call the North’s claims propaganda.

3 months ago

Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US

Speaking in his state-of-the-nation address, President Vladimr Putin said Russia should stand ready to resume nuclear weapons tests if the U.S. does so.

3 months ago