Russia Slams NATO’s 'Preemptive Strikes' Talk as Reckless and Irresponsible

Remarks by NATO officials about possible "preemptive strikes" against Russia are an extremely irresponsible move, pointing to the alliance's readiness to continue escalating the situation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.

NATO considering preemptive strikes in response to Russia's actions

 The North Atlantic Alliance is exploring the possibility of preemptive strikes in response to Russia's alleged aggressive actions, but legal obstacles are complicating any decision, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, head of NATO’s Military Committee, told the Financial Times.

Further strikes on Israel possible, says Hezbollah chief

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said that his group would assess the impact of its rocket and drone attack on Israeli military targets this morning before determining whether it would carry out further attacks to avenge a slain commander.

Deputy Defense Minister Fomin told foreign military attaches about Russia's approaches to nuclear deterrence

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin spoke to foreign military attachés about Russian approaches to nuclear deterrence. This is reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Moscow Takes Zelenskyys Statements Into Account When Taking Nuclear Deterrence Measures

Moscow will take into account the statements of Volodymyr Zelenskyy about NATO's preemptive strikes against Russia when taking measures to ensure nuclear deterrence and the country's security, Konstantin Vorontsov, deputy head of Russia's delegation, said at a meeting of the UN General Assembly First Committee.

Peskov urged to respond to Zelensky's words about a "preventive" strike on the Russian Federation

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov believes that the US, UK and EU countries should pay special attention to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's statement about "preemptive strikes" against Russia.

North Korea declares itself a nuclear weapons state

North Korea has passed a law declaring itself to be a nuclear weapons state, according to state news agency KCNA.

US President Needs Approval for Preemptive Strike on North Korea

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan announced that Congress needs to approve any preemptive strike against North Korea following President Donald Trump’s threat to hit the country “with fire and fury.”

US Strike on North Korea Could Put Seoul in Jeopardy

Thousands of North Korean artillery shells raining down on Seoul. Hundreds of tons of high explosives detonating in the densely populated South Korean capital. Missile strikes as far away as Japan and the U.S. territory of Guam.

DPRK says no dialogue with U.S. without Washington abandoning hostility

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Saturday that it is not interested in holding any dialogue with the United States as long as Washington refuses to abandon its hostile policy towards Pyongyang.

US Assessing 'Military Options' as North Korea Test Looms

The United States is assessing military options in response to North Korea's weapons programs, a White House foreign policy adviser confirmed Friday, saying another provocative test was a question of "when" rather than "if."

North Korea says it's not afraid of US military strike

North Korea said Monday it is not frightened by US threats of possible pre-emptive military action to halt its nuclear and missile buildup.

Syria accuses Israel of attack on Damascus airport

Syria on Friday accused Israel of firing rockets that hit near a major military airport west of Damascus, triggering a fire, and warned Tel Aviv of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack.

Odds of U.S. pre-emptive strike against North Korea are 'zero'

A former U.S. official being considered by President-elect Donald Trump's transition team for the secretary of state position said there's zero likelihood the incoming administration would launch a pre-emptive strike against North Korea in response to a provocation.

North Korea has passed 'final gateway' to becoming nuclear power: A preemptive nuclear strike is to be determined "by choice."

 North Korea said Thursday its nuclear weapons program has "passed the final gateway" and that a target of a preemptive nuclear strike is to be determined "by choice."

North Korea Threatens US With Nuclear Strike at 'Slightest Provocation'

 Pyongyang accused Washington of an attempt to invade the North Korea on Saturday and has threatened the United States with a nuclear strike at "the slightest provocation," local media reported on Saturday.

S. Korean military warns of stern retaliation against DPRK "provocation"

South Korea's military on Wednesday warned of stern retaliation against "possible provocations" from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which issued a warning the previous day of striking South Korea's presidential office Cheong Wa Dae.

North Korea warns to use strategic weapons against US-S.Korean forces

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Tuesday that its strategic and tactical weapons are ready to be used for preemptive strikes on South Korea and the United States even if any "small movements" were found among US-S.Korean special forces, the official KCNA news agency said Tuesday.