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Sep 17 2022
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Biden warns Putin over nuclear, chemical weapons
U.S. President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use chemical or tactical nuclear weapons in his invasion of Ukraine, saying there would be a “consequential” response.
“Don’t. Don’t. Don’t,” Biden said in a televised interview with U.S. broadcaster CBS that is due to air on Sunday night. “It would change the face of war unlike anything since World War II.”
PoliticoApr 25 2024
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How the Supreme Court weaponizes its own calendar
Today, the Supreme Court will hear what might be one of its least consequential arguments in modern history. I’m referring, of course, to Trump v. United States, the case asking whether former President Donald Trump is immune from a federal criminal prosecution arising out of his failed attempt to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. This is one of the most widely
VoxMar 27 2023
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Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus?
The announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that he intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus appears to be another attempt to raise the stakes in the conflict in Ukraine.
It follows Putin’s warnings that Moscow is ready to use “all available means,” to fend off attacks on Russian territory, a reference to its nuclear arsenal.
A look at Putin
Associated PressMay 08 2024
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Biden blasted by allies and critics over reversal on sending weapons to Israel: ‘Deeply disappointing’
A bipartisan choir of lawmakers bashed President Joe Biden over his recent actions toward Israel. In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, Biden said he would stop sending offensive munitions, including artillery shells and bombs, if Israel went ahead with its plans to fully invade Rafah in the Gaza Strip. Several allies and critics came out against his decision. “Hard disagree and deeply
Washington ExaminerMay 08 2024
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Israel-Gaza war: US reviewing weapons transfers due to fears of Rafah invasion
The US says it is reviewing future weapons deliveries to Israel over concern it will begin a ground operation in the Gaza city of Rafah.
The US has already delayed a shipment "near-term assistance" of thousands of 2,000lb (907kg) and 500lb bombs to Israel.
"We are reviewing others," said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
The Israeli military has said that the two
BBC NewsFeb 15 2024
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Turner’s cryptic warning sets Washington abuzz with talk of Russian nuclear weapons designed to blind US satellites - Washington Examiner
TURNER’S CRYPTIC WARNING: The news of a dire new threat broke at 11:30 a.m. with a cryptic news release blasted out by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH). “Today, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has made available to all members of Congress information concerning a serious national security threat,” the two-sentence release began. “I am requesting
Washington ExaminerApr 06 2024
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Russia issues nuclear warning to new NATO member
A Russian ambassador had harsh words for Finland on Saturday, warning that the country would retaliate against the new member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) if nuclear weapons were placed on Finnish soil. Finland is one of the newest European countries to join the military alliance, being officially welcomed into the fold in April 2023. The Nordic nation was spurred to seek
NewsweekApr 17 2024
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Ukraine may have just crossed Putin's nuclear red line
Ukraine's reported kamikaze drone attack on a Russian radar site earlier this month may have crossed one of Moscow's red lines for potential nuclear weapon use — the "disruption of the response actions of nuclear forces," per the wording of a Kremlin decree signed by President Vladimir Putin in 2020, before the war began. Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted the 590th separate radio
NewsweekMay 10 2024
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Biden's hold on Israel weapons shipment stuns retired US general: 'This is a turning point'
The Biden administration's decision to withhold weapons from Israel if the Rafah invasion moves forward is sending a dangerous message to American adversaries, and Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) questioned whether the president considered the potential consequences. On "Fox & Friends" Friday, the Fox News senior strategic analyst argued Biden is "walking away from Israel," and called Biden's
Fox News (Online News)Apr 11 2024
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The Importance Of Nuclear Energy And Zaporizhzhia To Ukraine
The Importance Of Nuclear Energy And Zaporizhzhia To Ukraine Zaporizhzhia, consisting of 6 reactors and a net capacity of 5,700 megawatts when fully operational, is Ukraine and Europe's largest nuclear power plant. The facility came under drone attack this Sunday, with both Russia and Ukraine blaming each other for the strikes which caused “superficial scorching” at one location but with
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