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Russia Threatens Nuclear Action Amid NATO Military Buildup

8/13/2025

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A chilling report from the Royal United Services Institute reveals that Russia might turn to nuclear weapons as NATO strengthens its military presence. Feeling threatened, the Kremlin has discarded prior missile limits, intensifying fears of a nuclear standoff. With Russia and the U.S. holding 90% of the globe's nuclear arsenal, the stakes have never been higher.

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A chilling report from the Royal United Services Institute reveals that Russia might turn to nuclear weapons as NATO strengthens its military presence. Feeling threatened, the Kremlin has discarded prior missile limits, intensifying fears of a nuclear standoff. With Russia and the U.S. holding 90% of the globe's nuclear arsenal, the stakes have never been higher.