Kremlin threats

Moldova denies F-16s for Ukraine will be stationed on its soil, Russia's claims false

F-16s provided to Ukraine would be stationed in Moldova, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry denied Russian claims on Aug. 13.

13 August 2024, 07:00 PM

YouTube becomes inaccessible on computers in Russia

The YouTube website has become inaccessible on computers in Russia, with over 5,000 users reporting issues accessing the platform, according to the RIA Novosti propaganda agency on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 06:39 PM

Russia warns retaliation if Japan sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned of possible "countermeasures" against Japan if the country's PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system are transferred to Ukraine, Japanese outlet NHK reported on Aug. 1.

1 August 2024, 11:48 PM

Putin threatens response to US missiles in Germany

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has threatened "mirror measures" if the United States deploys long-range missiles in Germany, the Russian news agency RIA Novosti quoted him as saying on July 28.

29 July 2024, 10:55 AM

Kremlin’s ‘talking head’ calls NATO Summit communique a ‘threat’ to Russia

Russian dictator’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeled the NATO summit declaration a “serious threat to the security” of Russia and warned the West with “countermeasures,” BBC reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 02:46 PM

NATO considers nuclear alert, says Stoltenberg

NATO is in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons amid rising threats from Russia and China, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with The Telegraph on June 16.

17 June 2024, 02:36 PM

Medvedev threatens space war with US in response to new sanctions

Dmitry Medvedev, a prominent Kremlin spokesperson, reacted sharply on Telegram to new restrictions that halted currency trading on the Moscow Exchange on June 13.

13 June 2024, 01:04 PM

US warns Russia of total destruction if nukes are used in Ukraine — Polish FM

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski expressed skepticism about Russia's threats to use nuclear weapons, saying that the United States warned Russia it would destroy all its targets in Ukraine if they did so, according to an interview with The Guardian on May 25.

25 May 2024, 01:55 PM

Russian nuclear exercises aim to deter the West, not indicate real threat – ISW

Russian exercises to practice the "use of tactical nuclear weapons" are simple intimidation and a key element of Russia's hybrid war toolkit, the Institute for the Study of War reported.

22 May 2024, 03:16 PM

Russia won't attack Germany, most Germans believe, though just 2% believe its Armed Forces are ready

Most Germans - about 61% - don't believe that Russia will invade their country in the next decade, though only 2% believe Germany is well-prepared should it happen, reports DW regarding a YouGov poll.

13 May 2024, 12:06 PM

UK responds to Russian threats with diplomatic move

The United Kingdom will expel Russia’s defense attaché, deprive some real estate assets related to the Russian Federation of their diplomatic status and limit the validity of Russian diplomatic visas, Reuters reported on May 8.

8 May 2024, 06:01 PM

Despite 'reckless rhetoric', Russia not planning to use nukes - White House

Despite Russia's "aggressive rhetoric," the U.S. sees no signs that the aggressor nation is preparing to use nuclear weapons, White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby said.

7 May 2024, 01:26 PM

Moscow threatens UK military response over Cameron’s weapon remarks

Russia has issued a direct threat to strike UK military facilities in response to comments by British Prime Minister David Cameron, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry dated May 6.

6 May 2024, 06:46 PM

Kremlin ties tactical nuclear forces drills to Western troop readiness in Ukraine

Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons exercises are related to the West’s readiness to deploy its troops in Ukraine, the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, Russian propaganda publication RIA Novosti claimed.

6 May 2024, 03:24 PM

Putin’s spokesman slams Cameron’s remarks on striking Russia with British weapons as escalation

Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has called British Foreign Secretary David Cameron's statements about the possibility of British weapons striking targets inside Russia dangerous, the Russian propaganda outlet RIA Novosti reported on May 3.

3 May 2024, 04:48 PM

Lithuanian diplomat's Crimean Bridge joke draws Russian threats

Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister and current Ambassador to Sweden, Linas Linkevičius, sparked controversy after joking about the destruction of the Crimean bridge in an X post on April 27, prompting threats from Russia.

28 April 2024, 05:31 PM

Expert warns of potential Russian-sponsored terrorist threats in Kyiv

Kyiv authoritues issued warnings about a possible spike in Russian missile assaults and potential infiltration by enemy reconnaissance and sabotage teams. Andriy Kramarov, a Ukrainian military expert and reserve officer, discussed the rising threat level with Radio NV.

28 March 2024, 04:37 PM

NATO's future at risk if Ukraine falls, warns former U.S. commander Hodges

Russia might launch an offensive against the Baltic states or other NATO countries if it succeeds in Ukraine, in an effort to dismantle the Alliance, former U.S. Army Europe commander Ben Hodges said in an interview with Radio NV on Feb. 26.

28 February 2024, 04:20 PM

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