Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missiles in Kaliningrad as Tensions Between U.S. and Russia Become 'More Dangerous Than Cold War'
Raf Sanchez | Telegraph
Moscow has moved nuclear-capable missiles near the Polish border, its defence ministry confirmed on Saturday, as Germany's foreign minister warned that tensions between Russia and the West were "more dangerous" today than during the Cold War. Russia moved missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons into Kaliningrad, an Russian coastal enclave nestled between Poland and Lithuania.The Iskander missiles have a range of 450 miles, meaning they could hit Berlin if launched from Kaliningrad.
White House Says U.S. Trying to Deploy THAAD As Soon As Possible
Yonhap News
The United States is working with South Korea to deploy the THAAD missile defense system as early as possible to defend the Asian ally and American troops there from North Korean missile threats, the White House said Monday. The White House said in a posting at its "We the People" online petition website that Washington and Seoul decided to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery in the South because of "North Korea's continued provocations and refusal to engage in serious negotiations on denuclearization."
China Says Willing to Discuss "Possibilities" with India on Nuclear Group
Ben Blanchard | Reuters
China is willing to discuss "possibilities" with India on its bid to become a fully fledged member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday, holding out an olive branch ahead of a summit in India. India last month said it had held "substantive" talks with China on its attempt to join the NSG, a 48-member grouping of countries that trades in civil nuclear technology.
Iran Nuclear Deal Still Fragile, U.N. Atomic Chief says: DPA
Reuters
The implementation of a landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers is still fragile, the head of the U.N. agency that polices Iran's side of the deal has said, warning that small mistakes could have grave consequences. Iran and six major powers, including the United States, struck the agreement last year. It restricts Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Could China Build the World’s Smallest Nuclear Power Plant and Send It to the South China Sea?
Stephen Chen | South China Morning Post
A top mainland research institute is developing the world’s smallest ¬nuclear power plant, which could fit inside a shipping container and might be installed on an island in the disputed South China Sea within five years. Researchers are carrying out intensive work on the unit – dubbed the hedianbao, or “portable nuclear battery pack”.
Belgium Needs Nuclear and Renewables, Report Finds
World Nuclear News
Belgium will only be able to meet its climate goals while achieving long-term electricity price stability and security of supply if it uses a combination of nuclear and renewable energy, according to a new study by PwC Enterprise Advisory. The study was commissioned and published by country's trade body, Forum Nucléaire, to look at three scenarios to 2050 and consider their success against criteria of security of supply, electricity price competitiveness and stability, and meeting climate objectives.