Russia won’t allow World War III to break out but can ‘repulse any aggression’ - Dmitry Medvedev

Moscow must constantly remind others of its ability to “give an immediate and overwhelmingly powerful response to an attack on our country,” Russia’s former prime minister and deputy chairman of its security has said.

Putin To Use Nuclear Weapons Only If Faced With Existential Threat - US Intelligence Chief - UrduPoint

Russian President Vladimir Putin would use nuclear weapons only if he perceives an existential threat to the Russian state but can resort to nuclear rhetoric to deter Washington from sending military aid to Ukraine, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said on Tuesday.

Russia Not Planning To Use Nuclear Weapons During Its Special Operation In Ukraine- Moscow - UrduPoint

Russia does not intend to use nuclear weapons during a special military operation in Ukraine, Alexey Zaitsev, the deputy director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Information and Press Department, said on Friday.

Russia warns 'serious' nuclear war risks should not be underestimated - The Jerusalem Post

Russia told the world not to underestimate the considerable risks of nuclear war that it said it wanted to reduce and warned that conventional Western weapons were legitimate targets in Ukraine, where battles raged in the east.

N Korea tests new weapon aimed at boosting its nuclear capability | Al Jazeera

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test firing of a “new type of tactical guided weapon” aimed at boosting the country’s nuclear capabilities, according to state media.

UK Moves Nuclear Missile Convoy Through Glasgow Carrying Up to Six Warheads - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – A UK military convoy was spotted carrying up to six nuclear warheads headed along the motorway through Glasgow to an arms depot on Friday.

Russia will not allow Ukraine to create nuclear weapons — Lavrov - TASS

Ukraine has the technical potential for creating nuclear weapons and Russia will not allow it to do that, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Al Jazeera TV Channel on Wednesday.

Beijing Says AUKUS Pact Undermines Nuclear Non-Proliferation

(Sputnik) - The AUKUS trilateral defence agreement between the United States, the UK and Australia could lead to the collapse of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, Director-General of the Arms Control Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Fu Cong said on Tuesday.

Russia Will Respond With 'Adequate Military Measures' to Hostile Actions by the West, Moscow Warns - Sputnik

Russia will respond to any hostile actions by the Western powers with adequate military measures, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

Russia on Nukes in Belarus: All Options on Table If NATO Refuses to Discuss Security Proposals | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- All options, including the deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus, will be considered in the event of NATO's refusal to discuss the security proposals, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Blinken warns of 'other options' if diplomacy fails on Iran nuclear issue - China.org.cn

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the United States would turn to "other options" if diplomacy fails to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying "time is running short."

China Constructing Over 100 New Ballistic Missile Silos – Reports - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) – China has begun constructing over 100 new ballistic missile silos near the city of Yumen in the province of Gansu, US media reported.

Britain to Expand Nuclear Warhead Stockpile by over 40% - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Britain will grow its nuclear warhead stockpile by more than 40% to ensure its security in a more risky global environment and as it faces new technological threats, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce on Tuesday.

Russia Calls on US to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons Sites Abroad, Says They Violate NPT - FARS

(FNA)- The United States must bring its nuclear weapons home and dismantle infrastructure for their deployment abroad, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

‘Absolute nonsense’: Iranian FM rejects French claim that Tehran is building up nuclear weapons capacity — RT

 Iran’s FM Javad Zarif has blasted France for its continuous support of “Saudi war criminals,” dismissing French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian’s claims that Tehran is building up nuclear weapons capacity as “absolute nonsense.”

Pelosi asks Joint Chiefs about preventing Trump from launching nukes - POLITICO

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke with the nation's top military officer on Friday about precautions in place to prevent President Donald Trump from ordering a nuclear strike or conducting other military hostilities as Democrats seek his removal from office.

UN treaty banning nuclear weapons to take effect as 50th country ratifies text -FRANCE24

 An international treaty banning nuclear weapons has been ratified by a 50th country, the UN said Saturday, allowing the "historic" text to enter into force after 90 days.

Russia worried over US plans to deploy new generation nuclear bombs to Turkey

Russian experts and state-run media criticized the United States after the successful end-to-end test of the B61-12 guided nuclear bomb from the B-2 aircraft was announced last week.

Jubeir: Saudi Arabia will seek nuclear weapon if Iran does

Saudi Arabia will seek to develop its own nuclear weapons if Iran does, Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told CNN on Wednesday, amid spiraling tension between the regional rivals.

UK, France & Germany unite to defend Iran deal amid US threats to 'fix or leave'

The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have agreed to defend the Iran nuclear deal while they work out a way to wring more concessions out of Tehran. The 2015 deal is “the best way” to keep Iran from nuclear weapons, they said.