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militaryinternational-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Leaked Russian Military Files Expose Criteria for Nuclear Strike"

Leaked Russian military documents reveal the criteria for using tactical nuclear weapons, indicating a threshold lower than publicly admitted, with potential triggers including enemy incursion, destruction of strategic assets, and distrust of China. The documents also suggest a fear of Chinese attack in Russia's Far East, leading to military exercises near China, while experts believe Russia may have a higher threshold for using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine to avoid escalation with the U.S. or U.K.

via Yahoo News|

#leaked-documents #military-doctrine #militaryinternational-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Poland's Concerns: Russia's Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus Threaten Regional Security"

Poland's President Andrzej Duda claims that Russia is moving tactical nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus, a move that he says will impact the security architecture of the region and NATO. While Russia and Belarus have confirmed the transfer, the US and NATO have not. Tactical nuclear weapons are intended for battlefield use and have a short range and low yield. Duda's comments highlight concerns about the changing security situation in Eastern Europe and the potential impact on NATO's eastern flank.

via Yahoo News|

#belarus #international-relations #nato

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Biden warns of real threat of Putin using nuclear weapons.

US President Joe Biden has warned that the threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin using tactical nuclear weapons is "real". This comes after Putin's announcement that Moscow had deployed its first tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, which the US president called "absolutely irresponsible". The US has no intention of altering its stance on strategic nuclear weapons in response to the deployment and has not seen any signs that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon. The Russian deployment is being watched closely by the US and its allies, as well as by China.

via The Telegraph|

#belarus #international-relations #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Putin's Nuclear Threats: Biden Confirms Transfer of Warheads to Belarus.

via Reuters|

#belarus #biden #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

The Real Threat of Putin's Tactical Nuclear Weapons Deployment.

President Joe Biden has warned that the threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin using tactical nuclear weapons is "real" after Russia deployed its first tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. The United States has said it has no intention of altering its stance on strategic nuclear weapons in response to the deployment and has not seen any signs that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon. The Russian deployment is being watched closely by the United States and its allies as well as by China, which has repeatedly cautioned against the use of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.

via Yahoo Finance|

#belarus #biden #politics

defense-strategy2 years ago•1 min saved

The Role of Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Russia's Defense Strategy and Geopolitical Relations.

Russia's tactical nuclear weapons are a crucial part of its defense strategy and reflect a deep pessimism about the country's military chances in a nonnuclear confrontation with the US and its allies. President Vladimir Putin plans to move some of these weapons into neighboring Belarus. These nonstrategic nuclear weapons have already proven useful in Russia's war in Ukraine.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#belarus #defense-strategy #nonnuclear-confrontation