(Stockholm, 16 June 2025) The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security. Key findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2025 are that a dangerous new nuclear arms race is emerging at a time when arms control regimes are severely weakened.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Russia arming missile warheads with depleted uranium -- The war of the cities: The new edition -- British fighter on returning to war in Ukraine after injury -- How Ukraine’s Navy is defending its vital Black Sea ports from Russian attacks ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/thursday-may-21-2026/
Friday, March 6, 2026
More Patriot missiles used in Middle East in 3 days than in Ukraine since 2022 -- Russian Ka-27 helicopter destroyed over Black Sea -- Taking hostages and stealing money: Sybiha says Hungary detained Ukrainian bank employees with cash shipments -- How Europe is rediscovering the bomb ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/friday-march-6-2026/
#Macron announces he will "order an increase in the number of #nuclear #warheads" held by #France
"The advanced deterrence proposed to our European partners strengthens collective security," the former Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu insists.
So far, Russian officials said, there has been no response from Washington on a proposal by #Putin to extend the limits of the treaty beyond expiry.
Arms control supporters in Moscow & Washington say the expiry of the treaty would not only remove limits on #warheads but also damage confidence, trust & the ability to verify #nuclear intentions.
Matt Korda, associate director for the #Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, said that if there were no agreement to extend the treaty's key provisions, neither #Russia nor the #UnitedStates would be constrained if they wanted to add yet more #warheads.
…The #Oreshnik is capable of carrying #nuclear as well as conventional #warheads, although there was no suggestion of any nuclear component to the latest attack.
A senior #Ukraine official told Reuters that the missile struck a state enterprise in the western city of #Lviv & was likely carrying inert or "dummy" warheads - as in 2024, when #Russia first fired it to test the weapon in #war.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
UN report accuses Russia of using drones to hunt civilians near front lines and force them from their homes -- Over $100 million in losses reported after Russia’s weekend missile strikes on Kyiv businesses -- Russia's LukOil to sell foreign assets after US sanctions -- Lego enters Russia through European intermediaries, despite Danish manufacturer's withdrawal from the Russian market ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/tuesday-october-28-2025/
#NorthKorea showcased latest #military hardware during parade marking 80th anniversary of ruling Workers’ Party of Korea
Among the systems presented were:
- #Hypersonic medium-range #ballistic #missiles
- Missiles equipped with hypersonic #glide #warheads
- Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)
North Korea unveils the Hwasong-20, a new solid-fueled ICBM, hailed as its most powerful #nuclear weapon yet.
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