Touting new weapons tests, Moscow signals to Washington that it must contend with the Kremlin’s power and negotiate.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Trump and Xi Ease Off the Trade War, but New Nuclear Threat Brings a Chill
The two leaders reached an agreement on fentanyl, some tariffs and rare earths, at least for a year. But even as the global trade picture cleared a little, Mr. Trump spurred new worries about nuclear proliferation.
Putin Announces Test of Tsunami-Making Nuclear Weapon
The test comes days after President Vladimir V. Putin announced the previous trial of another Russian nuclear weapon.
North Korea Conducts Missile Test Ahead of Trump Visit to South
The country has yet to respond to President Trump’s overtures to meet again with Kim Jong-un, its leader.
Burevestnik Nuclear Missile Tests Successful, Russia Says
Because of its power source, the Burevestnik can remain airborne far longer than other nuclear-armed missiles.
Trump Backs Off Suggestion to Give Tomahawks to Ukraine, Again Deferring to Putin
At the White House, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made the case for why a weapons sale would help end the war. Mr. Trump at first seemed receptive, then expressed reservations.
Zelensky to Meet With Trump to Discuss Weapons and Peace Prospects for Ukraine
President Trump said he wanted Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and was hesitant about providing President Volodymyr Zelensky with long-range missiles.
Ukraine’s Formula for Peace: Fewer Talks, More Weapons
As Russia rebuffs President Trump’s diplomatic push, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine plans to head again to the White House, this time seeking missiles.
Why Ukraine Is Betting on Strikes Deep Inside Russia
The Kremlin will negotiate only if missiles and drones bring the pain of war home to Russians, Ukrainian officials say.
10 Months Later, Russia Admits Deadly Downing of Azerbaijani Plane
President Vladimir Putin’s rare acknowledgment of a Russian military mistake came as relations have deteriorated between the two former Soviet states.