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RFE/RL: Arms researchers warn decline in nuclear weapons appears to have stalled
Despite the marginal overall decrease in nuclear weapons, the number of operationally deployed nuclear weapons increased from 3,720 to 3,825.14:20, 14 June 2021
Donbas facing environmental disaster but radiation levels within norm so far – minister
The Yunkom mine, the site of a Soviet nuclear test, must be studied by experts, while Russian invaders deny access.23:45, 07 April 2021
Diplomat names two sites in Crimea where Russia could store nuclear arms
Babin explained why a "drunk soldier or officer" could be more dangerous than Putin.09:00, 23 February 2021
Former SBU chief: Ukraine should bring Budapest accords back onto international agenda
Marchuk is "sharply negative" about the idea of Ukraine returning its nuclear status.22:59, 28 January 2021
Russia turning Crimea into nuclear military base: Intelligence "White Paper"
The White Paper lays down the agency's assessment of major external threats to national security.10:40, 25 January 2021
Ukraine's Defense Minister warns of Russia's preparations for nuclear arms deployment in Crimea
Establishing Russia's dominance in the Black Sea basin threatens the economies of Ukraine, Turkey and other European countries.16:50, 18 December 2020
Possible deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Crimea to endanger whole Europe – NSDC
The Security Council explained that Russia has capacities for storying and deploying nuclear weapons on the territory of occupied Crimea.19:58, 15 November 2020
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Ex-president Kravchuk estimates compensation for Ukraine's nuclear weapons at US$250 bln
No negotiations were held with the United States on the compensation.19:59, 31 May 2020
Reuters: Trump envoy accuses Germany of undermining NATO's nuclear deterrent
Trump has pressed Germany to raise its defense spending.18:59, 14 May 2020
U.S. accuses Russia of breaching treaties on nuclear, chemical, biological weapons
The U.S. believes Russia continues to develop chemical weapons, concealing data on CW stocks, as well as maintains an offensive bacteriological weapons program.12:00, 17 April 2020
Sentsov suggests Ukraine should restore nuclear arsenal
Sentsov says own nuclear weapons are the best alternative to the so-called "Steinmeier formula."16:40, 26 November 2019
Reuters: Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons at Japan's ground zeros
More than 100,000 people died instantly in the twin attacks and about 400,000 others died in subsequent months, years and decades of radiation sickness or illnesses.19:59, 24 November 2019
Ukraine to propose UNGA to adopt updated resolution condemning Russian militarization of occupied Crimea
Kyiv seeks to have Russia withdraw its armed forces from Crimea and cease its temporary occupation.23:45, 06 November 2019
Gorbachev on current Russia-West relations: "Chilly, but still a war"
Gorbachev also pointed to the dangers of nuclear weapons.12:53, 05 November 2019
U.S. intel says mysterious Russian blast result of nuclear missile recovery mission
The report did not mention potential health or environmental risks posed by damage to the missile's nuclear reactor.14:40, 31 August 2019
Trump advisor accuses Russia of stealing military tech
John Bolton commented on the recent explosion at a nuclear testing site near Severodvinsk.09:00, 15 August 2019
Unrestricted by nuclear treaty, Pentagon chief threatens Russia with new weapons – media
The new launch systems, capable of adapting to nuclear weapons, threaten a new arms race, analysts fear.14:22, 03 August 2019
Klimkin: Ukraine had to negotiate on legal, not political security guarantees while giving up nuclear weapons
None of the Budapest Memo signatories did anything that should have been done in the context of protecting Ukraine's national security.15:20, 16 July 2019
SIPRI: Global nuclear arsenal declines, but future cuts uncertain amid U.S.-Russia tensions – media
Along with the United States and Russia, SIPIRI listed Britain, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea as possessing nuclear weapons.15:41, 17 June 2019
Russia plans to deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea – Ukraine intel
Skibitsky also said Russia had formed another missile brigade on the territory of the Southern Military District, which would be armed with Iskander missile systems and new cruise missiles of increased radius that can be equipped with a nuclear warhead.19:07, 25 March 2019
