Holding supposedly the world's biggest nuclear arsenal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed strategic forces on high alert on Sunday as his forces are embroiled in conflict with Ukraine.

Nuclear war outbreak’s fear grows. What are nuke capabilities of Russia?  

When Russia first invaded Ukraine, war experts said that a nuclear strike would be unlikely, but nonetheless a matter of concern, considering that the invasion launched Europe's greatest military campaign since WWII.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Will there be a nuclear war? Your questions answered

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed nuclear forces on high alert. It supposedly holds the world's biggest nuclear arsenal. With Putin's announcement, fear of an outbreak of a nuclear war has grown. But what are Russia's nuclear capabilities?

Fear of nuclear war grows. How big is Russia's arsenal?

In response to mounting western sanctions Russian president Vladimir Putin has now mailed threats of nuclear war. Russia strike has not just changed Ukraine, it will change the world the offensives have upended post-cold war security and renewed foreign policy debates.

In response to mounting western sanctions Russian president Putin raises threats of nuclear war

The 5 big nuclear powers - the US, UK, Russia, China & France - have pledged to avoid nuclear war and pursue disarmament. At the same time, they continue to expand their arsenal in the name of 'modernization' Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World powers pledge to avoid nuclear war

Is Russia pushing the world towards the brink of nuclear war? Moscow says it may be forced to deploy mid-range nuclear missiles in Europe. Palki Sharma tells you how tensions between Russia & Europe are growing.

Gravitas: Is Russia pushing the world towards the brink of nuclear war?

Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned that if Israel attacks Iran, it would face severe economic consequences. “Instead of allocating a $1.

Israel will suffer 'thousands of billion dollars' in damage if it attacks us: Iran Security Chief

The United Kingdom is set to increase its nuclear weapons stockpile as part of measures to improve security, defence, and foreign policy, local media reported on Monday.

UK to increase nuclear weapons stockpile with eye on Russia, China: Reports

The "historic" international treaty banning nuclear weapons has passed an important threshold and is all set to enter into force after 90 days. Earlier, the United Nations informed that Honduras became the 50th nation to ratify the treaty on Sunday.

'Historic' treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons to enter into force

German state government has slammed Pakistan on its proliferation record. According to a report by the southwest German state of Baden-Württemberg, Pakistan continues to engage in the proliferation of nuclear weapons of mass destruction and is trying to obtain know-how through illegal procurement from the country.

German state govt slams Pakistan for trying to obtain nuclear know-how illegally

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has proposed new policies to increase the nation's nuclear deterrence, a media report says. The meeting is Kim's first known public appearance ever since the world speculated about his health.

Kim Jong Un wants to increase North Korea's nuclear war deterrence, says report

Over 70 per cent of residents in the South Korean capital believe that North and South Korea should be unified, a poll conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government showed on Wednesday.

North Korea and South Korea should reunite, say 70% Seoul citizens

By Miles A Pomper As the Syrian crisis pits Turkish troops against former US-allied Kurdish forces, Pentagon officials have been reviewing plans to remove 50 nuclear bombs stored at a US airbase in Turkey.

Why US has nuclear weapons in Turkey – and may try to put the bombs away

India, Pakistan nuclear war could span for less than a week and 'kill 50-125 million people': Study

Pakistan could lose in a conventional war with India which could then be consequential in view that the two neighbouring countries are nuclear-armed, country's Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday.

Pakistan could lose conventional war with India: Imran Khan

Dangerous Comments From Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Address To Nation On Kashmir

Gravitas: Imran Khan threatens nuclear war, again

Russians will "go to heaven" as martyrs in the event of nuclear war because Moscow will only ever use nuclear weapons in retaliation, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

Russians 'will go to heaven' in event of nuclear war: Putin

As the world celebrated the UN-designated International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons on September 26, there were still some 16,000 nuclear weapons in the world, largely in the hands of the US and the Russian Federation, some on ready alert”.

US and Russian nuclear weapons continue to roam free

What seems to be on is a crisis avoidance exercise by North Korea to prevent a nuclear war for the time being by “Sports Diplomacy”.

Opinion: Is sports diplomacy a new game plan of North Korea?

His comment, made as he flew off for a visit to Chile and Peru, came after Hawaii issued a false missile alert that provoked panic in the U.S. state and highlighted the risk of possible unintended nuclear war with North Korea.

Pope warns world is one step away from nuclear war

Nasser Khan accused the US of conspiring against the multi-billion CPEC project with India

Possibility of nuclear war in South Asia cannot be ruled out: Pakistan NSA

'Will it be the end of nuclear weapons, or will it be the end of us?' ICAN head Beatrice Fihn said in a speech Sunday after receiving the peace prize

Nobel Peace Prize winners warn nuclear war is an 'impulsive tantrum away'

North Korea?s growing nuclear power intends to destroy the US army bases in Korean region

Why North Korea's nuclear threat must be taken more seriously than ever

North Korea has warned that a nuclear war may break out at any time as the situation on the Korean peninsula has reached the 'touch-and-go point'

Nuclear war may break out at any time, warns North Korea

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