Russia October 25, 2023 Putin oversees Russian military drill simulating 'massive retaliatory nuclear strike': reports Russian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly directed military exercises simulating a nuclear strike in response to a nuclear attack as war rages in Ukraine.
Russia October 20, 2023 Russia is closely monitoring US nuclear test in Nevada, Putin's spokesperson says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson said the Kremlin is closely monitoring a nuclear test carried out this week in Nevada, a report says.
Russia October 19, 2023 Putin spotted in China with nuclear briefcase nearby in rare footage: report Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly relied on his nuclear options as a means of deterring more direct involvement or stronger support for Ukraine during his invasion.
Japan October 17, 2023 Japan criticizes Russia for banning its seafood following release of Fukushima’s treated wastewater While China has already banned Japan’s seafood in response to the Fukushima radioactive wastewater release, Russia will also implement import restrictions Monday.
Japan October 5, 2023 Japan releases 2nd round of Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater into the sea The wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has begun its second round of releasing treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. The process may take 17 days.
Russia September 17, 2023 Russian troops withdraw from Norway border in drop since start of Ukraine war: official Norwegian chief of defense said Saturday that "20% or less" of Russian soldiers remain at its border in the Artic compared to when the war in Ukraine started.
Japan September 11, 2023 1st release of treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater complete, operator says The operator of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant has announced that the first round of the nuclear wastewater release is now complete. A second round will begin in a few weeks.
Japan September 5, 2023 Japan provides seafood exporters emergency relief after China responds to Fukushima water release with ban The prime minister of Japan announced that its seafood exporters will receive emergency funding following China’s ban on all seafood imports in response to the Fukushima water release.
Japan September 2, 2023 US official portrays himself as Guinea pig amid nuclear wastewater concerns Japan has indicated that it plans to raise a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's ban on all Japanese food imports due to the nuclear wastewater plan.
World September 1, 2023 Russia deploys Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles Putin says will make world ‘think twice’ for combat Russia says its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system, also known as Satan II, has been deployed for combat. The White House said Friday it can't confirm the reports.
Japan August 31, 2023 Japanese prime minister eats fish from radioactive wastewater dump to demonstrate safety Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is working to raise confidence in food caught and sourced from the Fukushima region in an effort to prevent a drop-off in sales.