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Russia and China mostly responsible for nuclear weapons increase

On Wednesday the group Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor warned that the global arsenal of nuclear weapons is increasing.

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for UN action over nuclear weapon deployment in Belarus

Ukraine has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations’ Security Council over Russia’s announcement that it would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Russia

EU threatens sanctions if Russia moves nukes to Belarus

The US says it has seen no indication Russia has moved nuclear weapons to neighbouring Belarus.

Germany

Germany's military 'has too little of everything', says Commissioner

Germany's Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Eva Hoegl, criticised her country's sluggish military investment in an annual report on the state of the Bundeswehr.

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Russia

US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty

Russia's refusal to allow on-the-ground inspections to resume is endangering the New START nuclear treaty, says Biden administration.

Iran

Iran has enough uranium to build 'several' atom bombs, UN warns

Rafael Mariano Grossi says Iran has 70kg of uranium enriched to 60%

Ukraine

'Global catastrophe' if Kyiv gets new weapons, says Putin ally

All the latest from the war in Ukraine.

World News

US slams 'loose talk' on nuclear weapons after Putin comments

The United States denounces "loose talk" on nuclear weapons after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would only use an atomic weapon in response to an enemy strike.

Ukraine

Kremlin: Up to Zelenskyy to end Ukraine war and other key developments

Here is our summary of the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

North Korea

North Korea: Kim Jong-Un reveals 'secret' daughter at missile launch

The girl is estimated to be around 13-years-old and sparked speculation about the line of succession in the regime.

Ukraine

Russia suspends grain export deal over 'massive' Crimea drone attack

Here are the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine to know about on Saturday.

Belgium

NATO insists annual nuclear drills are not linked to Russia tensions

The manoeuvres are likely to coincide with Moscow's own annual nuclear drills, dubbed "Grom", in which Russia tests its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and missiles.

Europe News

Conditions for NATO nuclear weapons use extremely remote - Stoltenberg

Stoltenberg stressed however that there would be "serious consequences" for Russia if it uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Who has nuclear weapons in Europe and where are they?

France, Russia and the Uk are the only European countries to have nuclear weapons. But the US also has about 100 nuclear warheads stored across the continent.

Europe News

The UK and France pledge to help bolster Ukraine's defence systems

It comes after a wave of missiles hit Ukrainian cities on Monday.

Ukraine

Kyiv and Washington clarify leaders' nuclear remarks to calm fears

Kyiv says Zelenskyy called for 'pre-emptive sanctions' not a strike against Russia; the White House plays down Biden's warning about Moscow's nuclear threat — and other key developments.

My Europe Series

Sanctions, summits and nuclear threats take centre stage in Europe

In our State of the Union show, we bring you the top stories driving the news in Brussels.

Ukraine

Very low chance Russia will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine - expert

"If you mean using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, then the probability is very, very low," said Nikolai Sokov, a senior fellow at the Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation.

Tech News

The nuclear weapons Putin could be tempted to use in Ukraine

The West fears that Russian president Vladimir Putin, frustrated over the situation in Ukraine, could resort to using nuclear weapons. How destructive would these be?

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Seven key developments to know about today

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine this Monday.