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US denounces Russia's 'irresponsible rhetoric' over nuclear drills.
The U.S. condemned on May 6 Moscow's "irresponsible rhetoric" after the Kremlin ordered nuclear drills but said it sees no change in Russia's strategic posture.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced earlier the same day that its forces will practice the usage of tactical nuclear weapons to counter what it referred to as "provocative statements and threats from certain Western officials."
"This is an example of the kind of irresponsible rhetoric that we've seen from Russia in the past. It's completely inappropriate given the current security situation," Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder told reporters.
"We've not seen any change in their (Russia's) strategic force posture. Obviously, we'll continue to monitor. But it's just... irresponsible rhetoric."
Matthew Miller, a spokesperson of the U.S. State Department, noted that Russia's "nuclear rhetoric has been reckless and irresponsible throughout" the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
At the same time, Washington does not see "any indications that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine," Miller added.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly made nuclear threats against Ukraine and the West since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. The threats have failed to materialize, and Russia continues to wage its all-out war without its nuclear arsenal.
Energy workers targeted by Russian Lancet drone during repair in Donetsk Oblast.
The attack comes as Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure with various types of weapons across the country.
Russian attack north of Kharkiv kills 4, wounds 8
Four civilians were killed and eight wounded in the attack, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
Ukraine’s Navy says it destroyed Russian sea minesweeper Kovrovets overnight.
The report refutes Moscow’s earlier claims of having repelled all strikes on occupied Crimea overnight.
Air Force: All 37 Russian attack drones targeting Ukraine overnight shot down.
Russian forces targeted eight regions across Ukraine overnight, Kyiv, Odesa, and Vinnytsia oblasts, according to the Air Force’s report.
Moscow claims it repelled Kyiv’s ‘attempts’ to strike occupied Crimea, bordering Russian regions.
Moscow claims that it had shot down nine U.S.-provided long-range ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles, and a drone over Crimea.
Xi and Putin strengthen ties in areas of 'strategic and military relevance' - DW News.
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Slovak PM Robert Fico's condition remains serious
Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico remains in a serious condition after he was shot several times in an attempted assassination. In a press conference it was also confirmed that he is "conscious" and "stable" following the attack on Wednesday. ...
Deadly storms batter the South
Houston's mayor said at least four people had been killed in severe storms that struck the city on Thursday. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in parts of Texas and Louisiana. Frances Rivera has the details on Early Today. » Subsc...
Video shows Ukrainian forces fighting Russian troops on the front line in the Kharkiv region.
Heavy fighting was reported to be taking place around the town of Vovchansk in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. The town was under constant barrage from Russian forces, Ukrainian officials said. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection o...
This Morning’s Top Headlines – May. 17 - Morning News NOW
Hurricane-force winds tear through the Gulf Coast, Michael Cohen is accused of lying about a 2016 call he had with former President Trump and a historic day on Wall Street as the Dow Jones tops 40,000 for the first time. » Subscribe to NBC News: N...
House hearing spirals into chaos: Lawmakers 'screaming and insulting' each other.
Fox News' Madeleine Rivera provides details on the heated exchange between lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee, causing more than an hour-long delay in the hearing on a resolution to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt. #FoxNews Subscribe t...