Putin’s Scary Nuclear Warning to Ukraine, NATO| Russia Revises Nuclear Doctrine After Biden’s Move
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Putin’s Scary Nuclear Warning to Ukraine, NATO| Russia Revises Nuclear Doctrine After Biden’s Move
Russia has issued a chilling nuclear warning with President Vladimir Putin revising the country's nuclear doctrine to include responses to attacks from non-nuclear states supported by nuclear powers.
The move follows U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to authorise Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia.
The updated doctrine now justifies nuclear retaliation for conventional threats, highlighting concerns over weapons like hypersonic missiles and strike drones.
As tensions escalate, Kremlin officials have framed this shift as a clear warning to NATO and the West against supporting aggression toward Russia.
US Vice President J.D. Vance has defended his fiery Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, calling the February confrontation “useful” for Americans to witness. The heated exchange erupted during Zelensky’s Washington visit to secure a deal over Ukraine’s mineral resources. When Donald Trump explained his decision to stay neutral and pursue diplomacy with Moscow instead of ramping up military aid, Zelensky accused him of speaking from the safety of “a nice ocean.” Vance shot back, calling the remark “disrespectful,” and Trump told Zelensky not to lecture Americans. Vance later argued that years of unchecked aid under Joe Biden lacked strategy and failed to advance peace. He said the episode exposed Washington’s frustrations and underlined Trump’s push for a settlement with Moscow. The clash has become a flashpoint in US-Ukraine relations, showing cracks in support for Kyiv as Trump courts a diplomatic end to the war.
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In a fiery White House exchange, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sided with U.S. President Donald Trump as both leaders accused Joe Biden of enabling North Korea’s nuclear rise. President Lee told Trump the Korean peninsula was “stable” during Trump’s first term, but claimed North Korea advanced its weapons program significantly under Biden’s watch. Trump immediately seized the moment, declaring, “They would not have done that if I were President,” to which Lee replied, “I completely agree with you.” The dramatic on-camera moment is fueling debate in Washington and Seoul, with critics warning that such public criticism of Biden could inflame U.S. domestic politics and reshape Korean diplomacy. Supporters of Trump, however, hailed the remarks as proof that his strongman approach had kept Pyongyang in check. The sharp rebuke leaves Biden facing fresh questions over his North Korea policy.
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Russia’s missile strike on the U.S.-owned Flex factory in Ukraine was seen as a potential turning point in the war. But instead of lifting the ban on deep Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, President Trump responded with a tweet blaming Biden—without directly condemning Putin. Even after Putin openly rejected Trump’s calls for talks, the U.S. president showed restraint, raising doubts about his approach to Moscow. With Ukraine seeking stronger support and Russia flexing military power, Trump’s silence underscores Putin’s upper hand in diplomacy.
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Russia accuses Kyiv of attacking nuclear power plant on Ukrainian Independence Day
The fire at the nuclear power plant in Russia's Kursk region has been extinguished with no injuries reported.
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