MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday denied that Russia or China conducted secret nuclear tests, countering recent U.S. allegations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Beijing had also categorically rejected claims of a 2020 test. The announcement comes as Washington urges a new arms control treaty including China. Peskov told reporters, “Neither the Russian Federation nor China […]
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IAEA warns Iran nuclear standoff cannot last indefinitely
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warned on Tuesday that the standoff with Iran over highly enriched uranium and inspections at bombed nuclear sites cannot continue indefinitely. The International Atomic Energy Agency has inspected 13 declared facilities that were not attacked, but three critical sites—Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan—remain uninspected following June bombings. Grossi emphasized that […]
Global nuclear arms control faces growing strain in 2026
Global nuclear arms control is expected to weaken further in 2026, experts warn. Key treaties face expiry or deadlock, raising risks to international security. Analysts describe the outlook for nuclear safeguards as bleak. Two major developments will shape the year ahead. The US-Russia New START treaty expires on February 5, removing limits on nuclear arsenals. […]