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Putin oversees Russia’s nuclear might during planned drill
Putin has overseen his country conducting its first nuclear drills, since the beginning of the war
Russia’s Vladimir Putin watched on from afar as his country launched the ballistic and cruise missiles fired from the Arctic towards Russia’s far-east.
Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s Defence Minister, spoke about the drills on national TV. He claims the exercises were an opportunity for the military to practise retaliation of an enemy strike.
During the broadcast Putin also made claims about Ukraine being a “testing ground for military biological experiments”.
When it comes to the recent drills, the Kremlin warned the west and therefore complied with the arms control treaty.
“Russia is complying with its arms control obligations and its transparency commitments to make these notifications.”
Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon spokesman
However, the drills come at a time of increasing tensions between Russia and western nations.
As the west monitors Russia’s nuclear posture closely, NATO gets set to run its own nuclear drills, dubbed ‘Steadfast Noon’ which will launch late October.
U.S. warning
The United States has consistently warned Russia against using nuclear force during the war in Ukraine.
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken again reiterated the consequences for Russia if it uses a nuclear weapon.
“We’ve also communicated directly and very clearly to the Russians, President Putin about the consequences.”
antony blinken, u.s. secretary of state
Speaking exclusively on CNN, Russia’s Ambassador to the UK insists Russia is “not going to use nukes” in the war.
India condemn’s nuclear
Amid heightened tensions in Ukraine, the threat of resorting to nuclear has become a core concern for the war ahead.
As Ukrainian troops continue to make advances on the frontline, there are fears Putin will use nuclear force when backed into a corner.
Although, Russia has conducted planned nuclear drills, the country’s nuclear posture has not changed in any way.
During a phone call, India’s Defence Minister warned his Russian counterpart against nuclear weapons.
“The nuclear option should not be resorted to.”
Rajnath singh, india defence minister
A statement released by the Defence Minister’s office confirmed Rajnath Singh “reiterated India’s position on the need to pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy for an early resolution of the conflict. He pointed out that the nuclear option should not be resorted to by any side as the prospect of the usage of nuclear or radiological weapons goes against the basic tenets of humanity.”
Dirty bomb allegations
Russia has made claims that Ukraine is planning to use a so-called “dirty bomb,” comprising of explosives and Uranium.
Claims Ukraine and the west have strongly denied and condemned. Now, many western nations are concerned Russia is going to use this allegation as a pretext to escalate the war.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg labelled the claims as “transparently false.”
“Russia now falsely claims Ukraine is preparing to use a radiological dirty bomb on its own territory. NATO allies reject this transparently false allegation. Russia often accuses others of what they intend to do themselves. We have seen this pattern before from Syria to Ukraine. Russia must not use false pretext for further escalation.”
Jens stoltenberg, nato secretary general
Stoltenberg has warned Putin against using a nuclear weapon, explaining that the use of nuclear would change the front of the war for everyone, including Russia.
“President Putin of Russia knows that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. And they also know that there will be severe consequences.
So far, we have not seen any changes in Russia’s nuclear posture, but of course we monitor very closely, and we are vigilant and ready to act if necessary. The most important thing now is to convey a message to Russia that they of course should not use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine.”
Jens stoltenberg, nato secretary general
However, despite global condemnation and denial, Russia still insists Ukraine is going to use a “dirty bomb.”
Speaking on CNN, Russia’s Ambassador to the UK also doubled down on claims of Ukraine using a ‘dirty bomb’ saying Russia ‘has a feeling.’
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Boeing 787 crashes in India, 242 on board
Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, while flying to London, injuring many passengers. This incident poses significant issues for Boeing, which is already dealing with safety concerns, and has prompted condolences from both Indian and U.K. leaders.
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Air India, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, while en route to London’s Gatwick Airport.
The aircraft departed at 1:38 p.m. local time with 230 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals.
Air India confirmed that injured passengers are being taken to nearby hospitals.
The 787 Dreamliner had operated for 14 years without a fatal incident before this crash.
Boeing response
Boeing expressed awareness of the situation and is gathering more information, although shares dropped drastically following the news.
This incident presents a significant challenge for Boeing, which has faced safety and production issues recently.
Local media reported smoke emanating from the crash site, and emergency responders were seen transporting individuals on stretchers.
The plane lost location data at 625 feet altitude and descending at 475 feet per minute before the crash.
The incident occurred in a residential area, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated his government will assist local authorities.
Air India, recently acquired by Tata Sons, has been navigating difficulties as the former state-run carrier.
The jet crash is part of a troubling year for aviation, following other serious incidents, including a 2018-2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash that resulted in over 300 fatalities.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern for affected families as the situation unfolds.
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