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Putin Oversees Russian Drills Simulating Retaliatory ‘Massive Nuclear Strike’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday observed military exercises that involved simulating a retaliatory "massive nuclear strike," which coincided with NATO nuclear exercises being held in Europe. The Kremlin said that under the leadership of Putin, "a...
Finland Willing to Host NATO Nuclear Weapons on Border With Russia
NATO nuclear weapons could potentially be placed on Russia's border with Finland if Helsinki joins the Western military alliance, Newsweek reported on Wednesday, citing a Finnish newspaper. The newspaper Iltalehti reported that the bill the Finnish government will put...
Russia Raises Dirty Bomb Allegations at UN Security Council
Russia brought its allegations that Ukraine is preparing to use an explosive mixed with nuclear material, known as a dirty bomb, to the UN Security Council on Tuesday. Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russia's deputy ambassador to the UN, said he was happy Moscow brought the issue...
Nancy Pelosi Calls for Ukrainian ‘Victory’ at Crimea Forum
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Tuesday spoke at the first Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform in Croatia, a forum that was set up to discuss expelling Russia from the Crimean peninsula, which Russia has controlled since 2014. In her speech,...
US Launches Another Airstrike in Somalia, Says Two Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed
On Tuesday, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said it launched an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sunday as President Biden continues to escalate the US air war in the country. AFRICOM said the strike took place near the vicinity of Buulobarde, a city in...
US Says Russia Has Begun Nuclear Drills
Russia has notified the US that it has started its nuclear exercises, two US officials said on Tuesday, according to CBS News. "Russia is complying with its arms control obligations and its transparency commitments to make those notifications," Pentagon spokesman...
House Progressives Retract Letter to Biden Calling for Talks With Russia
Progressive Democrats in the House have retracted a letter to President Biden calling for talks with Russia after facing backlash for suggesting the idea of pursuing diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. The letter was signed by 30 lawmakers and was led by...
House Progressives Walk Back Letter Calling for Diplomacy With Russia
Progressive Democrats in the House are walking back a letter they sent to President Biden that called for talks with Russia after facing backlash for suggesting diplomacy should be pursued to end the war in Ukraine. The letter was signed by 30 lawmakers and was led by...
Russia Says Its Forces are Preparing to Work Under Radioactive Contamination
A Russian military official on Monday said that Russia is preparing its forces to work under "radioactive contamination" as Moscow is accusing Ukraine of planning to use a munition mixed with nuclear material, known as a dirty bomb. Ukraine and its Western backers...
