Nuclear weapons
In the first reading, the Seimas of Lithuania approved lifting the ban on weapons of mass destruction. The final vote is scheduled for January 12.
Macron attended the first launch of the M51. 3 missile from a nuclear-powered submarine off Finistère. The missile was tested without a nuclear warhead.
The SBU has completed its investigation into Volodymyr Bortko, who called for a nuclear strike on Ukraine and its capture. He faces up to 8 years in prison.
BND chief Martin Jäger said there is a real threat of an armed conflict between Germany and Russia. The intelligence service sees no signs of a large-scale attack on NATO.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
medvedev demands neutrality, a change in policy, and the transfer of the occupied territories to Russia. In the event of refusal, he threatened to continue the war.
Pyongyang said it had tested a medium-range missile capable of changing its trajectory at low altitude. Seoul reported that it flew 700 km.
Russia and its allies conducted exercises involving the seizure of territories and the creation of a security zone outside the country. 47,000 military personnel took part.
As of now, 177,319 Latvian citizens have voted. The highest turnout was recorded in Saulkrasti Municipality, and the lowest in Rēzekne Municipality.
The G7 agreed to a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil through the IEA. Significant volumes of diesel fuel will enter the market in the first 20 days.
Rumen Radev said that he is called pro-Russian because of his unconventional approach to peace. He called for strengthening dialogue with Moscow.
The NATO Secretary General said that Europe is facing the war in Ukraine and an increase in Russia’s hybrid attacks. He called for preparations for a prolonged confrontation.
A Russian drone attacked the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, 100 meters from the reactor. The Foreign Ministry called it nuclear terrorism.
Putin said that in the event of an attack on Kaliningrad, Russia would use any weapon. He also once again questioned the statehood of Ukraine.
Putin said that international conflicts would likely continue due to global changes. He called for "avoiding catastrophic scenarios."
The European Commission condemned Russia's nuclear threats against NATO over Kaliningrad and stated that it would not give in to Moscow's intimidation tactics.
The strike caused a fire, but the reactor and safety systems were not damaged. There were no casualties, and the radiation background did not change.
Edgars Rinkēvičs said that Latvian laws do not prohibit the deployment of nuclear weapons in the country. No negotiations are currently underway, but if NATO makes such a decision, it will be carried out.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Russia currently does not pose a threat to the Alliance. He called the Kremlin's nuclear threats an attempt to divert attention from its failures in Ukraine.
Rumen Radev called on the EU to intensify diplomatic dialogue with russia in order to end the war and reduce the nuclear risk. He criticized arms supplies to Ukraine.
Papal envoy Matteo Zuppi held talks in Moscow on humanitarian issues related to the war. He also visited Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Taras Stetskiv accused Poroshenko of trying to negotiate with the Kremlin through Medvedchuk. In his opinion, a firm rebuff would have stopped the aggression in Crimea.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called on the EU to strengthen its response to hybrid attacks attributed to Russia. He spoke out against dialogue with the Kremlin.
Russia issued a nuclear threat over Kaliningrad. The Alliance called the rhetoric irresponsible and urged an end to the war.
Qatar's initiative has not brought the US and Iran any closer to a compromise. The sides are increasingly contemplating a resumption of the military conflict.
Donald Trump said that North Korea has nuclear capabilities, unlike Iran. The head of the White House called Kim Jong Un his friend.
Trump said he had not offered Iran sanctions relief. Tehran is ready for dialogue without intimidation, while it links the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to certain conditions.
The US is reportedly ready to ease sanctions and unfreeze Iran’s funds in exchange for concessions regarding its nuclear program. Trump called the reports false.
U. S. intelligence believes that Riyadh has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. agreement allows uranium enrichment to 20%.
The world observes the days of nuclear disarmament, languages, contraception, and environmental health. According to the church calendar, John the Theologian is commemorated.