Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Russia's military doctrine outlines conditions for the use of certain weapons, including aggression against Russia and threats to its territorial integrity. These remarks come amid continued Ukrainian attacks on civilian areas in Russia.
Russian Ambassador at Large Andrey Belousov has rejected allegations that Russia plans to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, calling such speculations unfounded and deliberately aimed at whipping up anti-Russian hysteria. Speaking at the 11th NPT Review Conference, he stressed that Moscow is making efforts to prevent armed confrontation between nuclear opponents and has no interest in escalating tension.
President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, calling such a move "stupid," while expressing his desire to secure the "best" and "everlasting" peace deal with Tehran. Speaking at the White House, Trump claimed Iran's leadership is "in turmoil" and fighting among themselves, making it difficult for Iran to submit a unified proposal. He emphasized he does not want to rush the negotiation process, noting the U.S. military has "decimated" Iran conventionally without needing nuclear arms. Trump also claimed the U.S. has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
