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Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to NATO, cautioning against excessive military support for Ukraine, as it could escalate into a nuclear conflict with Russia. Despite Russia's current military advantage in Ukraine, Putin e...
06 Jul, 2024, 10.07 AM ISTRussia conducts mobile nuclear missile launcher drills Russia's Defence Ministry conducts drills with Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, involving crews in multiple regions practicing camouflage and deployment. Similar exercises planned for other missile units. President Putin mentions potential cha...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.28 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: US to provide $2.3 bn in new security aid for Ukraine The United States will provide Ukraine with a new $2.3 billion security assistance package, including air defense and anti-tank weapons, as Ukraine faces Russian invasion. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the support during a meeting with...
02 Jul, 2024, 08.56 PM IST
Russian lawmaker warns Moscow may change timing for use of nuclear weapons Moscow may change timing for nuclear weapons use if threats increase, says Russian official cited by RIA news agency on Sunday.
23 Jun, 2024, 12.05 PM ISTUkraine can hit Russian forces 'anywhere' using US-supplied arms In a significant shift, the United States authorizes Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons to target Russian forces anywhere, not just near Kharkiv. This adjustment, not a policy change per officials, follows recent cross-border assaults. US Nati...
21 Jun, 2024, 11.34 AM ISTUkraine says it struck one of Russia's most advanced warplanes Ukraine hit a modern Russian warplane at an air base far from the front lines, using Western-supplied weapons. Satellite photos confirm the strike on a Su-57 fighter plane at the Akhtubinsk base.
09 Jun, 2024, 08.01 PM ISTNATO chief dismisses Russian warnings after arms restrictions lifted NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday dismissed warnings by Russian President Vladimir Putin that allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike inside Russian territory might lead to an escalation. Speaking on the sidelines of a NATO foreign min...
31 May, 2024, 10.18 PM ISTBlinken says Washington approved use of US weapons by Ukraine inside Russia US President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine using US weapons to strike Russian targets attacking the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. This move follows Kyiv's request for authorization from Washington. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed the mo...
31 May, 2024, 08.35 PM ISTBerlin lets Ukraine use German weapons against targets in Russia after the US also eases its stance Germany and the United States have authorized Ukraine to target some Russian positions on Russian soil with long-range weapons supplied by the West, marking a significant policy shift amid the ongoing conflict. This decision, aimed at defending the ...
31 May, 2024, 06.24 PM ISTRussian missiles kill 4 people in Kharkiv after Biden OKs a Ukrainian response using US weapons Ukrainian officials have previously accused Russia of targeting rescue workers by hitting residential buildings with two consecutive missiles - the first one to draw emergency crews to the scene and the second one to wound or kill them. The tactic i...
31 May, 2024, 02.44 PM IST'Risk averse' West torn over Ukraine push to strike Russia: analysts Amid rising calls for Ukraine to strike inside Russia using Western-supplied long-range weapons, allies remain cautious due to fears of escalation and nuclear threats from Moscow. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged lifting restrictions to aid Ukraine...
29 May, 2024, 06.38 PM ISTPutin warns Western weapons striking Russia would have 'serious consequences' Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of "serious consequences" if Western countries allow Ukraine to use their weapons to strike Russia. He emphasized the importance of considering the small territory and dense population of European countrie...
29 May, 2024, 06.23 AM ISTUS to provide Ukraine with USD275mn more in military aid amid Russian advances Amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States is set to provide Ukraine with an additional USD 275 million in military aid, marking the fourth installment since a foreign aid bill was passed last month. The aid package in...
24 May, 2024, 10.18 AM ISTSouth Korea imposes sanctions on North Koreans, two Russian vessels On Friday, South Korea imposed sanctions on seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels for violating U.N. Security Council resolutions through weapons trade and related activities between Pyongyang and Moscow. The vessels transported mil...
24 May, 2024, 07.15 AM ISTSeven dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv pleads for weapons On Thursday, Russia launched missile strikes on Kharkiv, killing seven people at a printing house and wounding 28 others, as President Zelenskiy criticized Western allies for insufficient military support. The city, heavily bombarded for months, fac...
24 May, 2024, 07.07 AM ISTRussia starts exercise with tactical nuclear weapons Russia's Foreign Ministry has cited comments by French President Emmanuel Macron, who floated the possibility of sending European troops to fight Russia in Ukraine, and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who said Ukraine had the right to use w...
21 May, 2024, 10.02 PM ISTEU signs off on using Russian asset profits for Ukraine The European Union on Tuesday formally approved using the profits from frozen Russian central bank assets to arm Ukraine, as the United States presses for a more ambitious plan. The final approval of the EU scheme, after months of legal wrangling, c...
21 May, 2024, 06.02 PM ISTPentagon vows to keep arming Kyiv amid fresh Russian assault The US announced no new aid packages Monday, but has now provided about $50.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said Kyiv's troops still control nearly 60% of Vovchansk and are fig...
20 May, 2024, 11.54 PM ISTWhy is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for? Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to conduct drills involving the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, citing perceived threats from France, Britain, and the United States. The drills will include missile forces, aviation,...
15 May, 2024, 04.46 PM ISTRussia says it will target French troops if they are sent to Ukraine Russia issued a stark warning to France, stating that if President Macron were to send troops to Ukraine, they would be considered legitimate targets by the Russian military. This comes after Macron's remarks in February, where he didn't rule out th...
08 May, 2024, 02.24 PM IST