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Nuclear weapons

Shifting alliances: The implications of incoming German Chancellor Merz's nuclear deterrent proposal on European security

Maverick Insider

Shifting alliances: The implications of incoming German Chancellor Merz's nuclear deterrent proposal on European security

By Peter Fabricius

Russia unleashes second big attack on Kyiv's energy grid; Zelensky imposes first wartime tax hikes

World

Russia unleashes second big attack on Kyiv's energy grid; Zelensky imposes first wartime tax hikes

By Reuters

Moscow accelerates regional assault on Kyiv; Russia carries out war’s largest drone attack

World

Moscow accelerates regional assault on Kyiv; Russia carries out war’s largest drone attack

By Reuters

As Japanese WW2 nuclear survivors’ group wins Nobel Peace Prize, a new book sheds light on today’s dangers

World

As Japanese WW2 nuclear survivors’ group wins Nobel Peace Prize, a new book sheds light on today’s dangers

By J Brooks Spector

Dozens killed in missile strike in eastern Kharkiv; Zelensky calls for continued European aid

World

Dozens killed in missile strike in eastern Kharkiv; Zelensky calls for continued European aid

By Bloomberg

Kyiv cites further military advances in south; trafficking ring accused of sending Cubans to Russian front line

World

Kyiv cites further military advances in south; trafficking ring accused of sending Cubans to Russian front line

By Bloomberg

US calls on South Africa to persuade Russia to comply with treaty that limits nuclear weapons

South Africa

US calls on South Africa to persuade Russia to comply with treaty that limits nuclear weapons

By Peter Fabricius

US condemns Russia for moving nuclear weapons to Belarus, will not adjust posture

Newsdeck

US condemns Russia for moving nuclear weapons to Belarus, will not adjust posture

By Reuters

Zelensky’s government calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting; Hungary to vote on Finland’s bid to join Nato

World

Zelensky’s government calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting; Hungary to vote on Finland’s bid to join Nato

By Bloomberg

How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could and should end

World

How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could and should end

By Greg Mills and Eerik-Niiles Kross

Ukraine – South Africa should protect its relationship with progressive European democracies

Politics

Ukraine – South Africa should protect its relationship with progressive European democracies

By Laurence Caromba

Putin’s trashing of international norms will encourage rulers with malevolent ambitions

World

Putin’s trashing of international norms will encourage rulers with malevolent ambitions

By J Brooks Spector