Russia successfully tested "Sarmat" intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM)

Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM), Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces Sergey Karakayev said in a report to Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Vladimir Putin.

Iran agreed to ‘never, ever’ have nuclear material needed for a bomb

Oman’s top diplomat said Friday that Iran has agreed it would “never, ever” possess nuclear material capable of producing a bomb, as part of an eleventh-hour diplomatic push to avert possible US strikes.

Some countries are actively preparing for war — Medvedev on Britain, France's plans

Some countries are actively preparing for war, while others are striving for peace, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said while commenting on Britain and France's plans to transfer nuclear technology to Ukraine.

Putin Says Russia Had No Need to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine Military Operation

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia had no need to use nuclear weapons during its military operation in Ukraine, adding that he hoped that such need would not arise in the future.

Poland to seek access to nuclear weapons

Poland will be seeking to gain access to nuclear and other non-conventional weapons, including through participation in the French nuclear umbrella initiative, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

Russia may use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against Belarus — treaty - TASS

Russian nuclear weapons may be used in case of aggression against Russia or Belarus if the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries are threatened, according to the treaty with Belarus on security guarantees within the Union State, which Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted to the State Duma (the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament) for ratification.

Putin Warns of Retaliation if Nuclear Weapons Transferred to Ukraine

Russia will use all means of destruction at its disposal if Ukraine gets nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his press conference following the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit in Kazakhstan.

Russia’s amendments to nuclear doctrine are drawn up: Kremlin

Changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine have been drawn up and will be formalized as necessary, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, signaling again Moscow’s concern over the latest US decision on missile strikes from Ukraine.

Peskov: adjustments to the Russian nuclear doctrine have been prepared

New adjustments to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, which were announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting of the Security Council, have already been prepared, and the process of their formalization is underway, Dmitry Peskov said.

Russia changes the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons

Putin proposed clarification regarding the definition of the conditions for Russia's use of nuclear weapons:

Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry spoke about changes in the country's nuclear doctrine

Having analyzed recent conflicts and Western actions in connection with the Russian military operation in Ukraine, Moscow is making changes to its nuclear doctrine, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told TASS.

Ukraine's Kursk Actions Attempt to Push Russia to Asymmetric Response, Even Nuclear - Lukashenko

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that the escalation from Ukraine is pushing Russia to take asymmetric measures, including the use of nuclear weapons.

US ‘Biggest Nuclear Threat’: China

The United States poses the greatest danger to the world when it comes to the risks of a potential nuclear conflict, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang told journalists on Friday.

Top Russian MP warns of tragic consequences globally amid US-EU coordination in Ukraine

The US and EU leaders may push the world to tragic consequences as they coordinate the military operation in Ukraine and send weapons to the country, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said.

Russia may deploy nuclear missiles in response to Western actions — FM

The moment may come when Russia will need to deploy nuclear missiles in response to Western actions, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Rossiya 1 TV channel.

Russian Troops Prepare for Electronic Launches Under Nuclear Non-Strategic Drills

Soldiers from the southern and central military districts have been training to equip missiles with special training ammunition and occupied positional areas for electronic launches during the third stage of non-strategic nuclear forces drills, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

In accordance with the decision of the President Putin, the third stage of the exercise of non-strategic nuclear forces began

The ongoing stage of the exercise is aimed at maintaining the readiness of personnel and equipment of units for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons of Russia to carry out combat missions.

Putin warns the United States over missiles in Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday warned the United States that if Washington deployed long-range missiles in Germany from 2026 then Russia would station similar missiles in striking distance of the West.

Special op experience shows Russian nuclear doctrine’s general words not enough - FM

The experience gained during the special military operation has proven that the general wording of Russia’s nuclear doctrine is not enough, and the consequences of the West’s actions should be made clearer for it, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Channel One.

West's underestimation of Russia’s ability to use nuclear weapons could be fatal — MFA Ru

The West's underestimation of the possibility Russia may use nuclear weapons may entail fatal consequences, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said at the Primakov Readings forum.