Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia cannot ignore NATO's growing nuclear capabilities, particularly France's efforts to develop its own nuclear deterrence, which he claims makes European allies a focus for Russian military planning.
US official warns China is rapidly expanding its nuclear capabilities to surpass the US within a decade, citing new missile silos, mobile and submarine forces, and long-range bombers.
PM Narendra Modi commemorated the 1998 Pokhran II nuclear tests, highlighting India's unwavering resolve. India has since enhanced its nuclear capabilities, increasing warhead count to 180 by 2025, with projected growth to 190 by 2026, and advancing delivery systems including MIRV-capable Agni missiles, diversified IAF fleet, and Arihant-class submarines for a survivable second-strike capability.
Huseyin Bagci said that France’s nuclear capabilities alone are not enough for this, and there is no unified European nuclear deterrent
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned at the Trialogue Club International meeting that a growing number of US non-nuclear allies in Europe are considering acquiring their own nuclear capabilities, calling the trend extremely provocative and destructive to the nuclear non-proliferation regime. He criticized the lack of objections from Washington and European capitals of nuclear-armed countries.
