In case of ‘existential threat’: Kremlin details Russia’s doctrine for the use of nuclear weapons

In case of ‘existential threat’: Kremlin details Russia’s doctrine for the use of nuclear weapons

by WorldTribune Staff, March 23, 2022 Vladimir Putin is not ruling out a nuclear strike if Russia faces an “existential threat,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Peskov, in a CNN interview, referenced Russian military doctrine that allows the use of nuclear weapons under certain circumstances, even in conventional arms conflicts. “We have a […]

Russian opposition leader released from jail; Moscow claims U.S. meddling in election

Russian opposition leader released from jail; Moscow claims U.S. meddling in election

by WorldTribune Staff, January 29, 2018 Around the same time opposition leader Alexei Navalny was released after being detained by police, the Kremlin accused the U.S. of attempting to meddle in Russia’s upcoming presidential election. Navalny’s lawyer told the press on Jan. 28 that the opposition leader was released without being charged but will have […]

Trump’s national strategy speech puts China, Russia on the defensive

Trump’s national strategy speech puts China, Russia on the defensive

by WorldTribune Staff, December 19, 2017 U.S. major media gave secondary play to President Donald Trump’s national security strategy address Monday, but certain world leaders were all ears. Russia said the U.S. strategic plan has an “imperial character,” while China decried what it called a “Cold War mentality.” Trump’s strategy, which he unveiled in a […]

Where’s Vladimir? Kremlin spokesmen vague on Putin’s health

Where’s Vladimir? Kremlin spokesmen vague on Putin’s health

Special to WorldTribune.com Compiled by Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com The Kremlin is adamant that rumors about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ill health are only rumors. But Putin has not been meeting his scheduled events over the past couple of months. In early November, Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin suffered from some illness. He denied […]