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Russia not threatening anyone with nuclear arms - Russian Foreign Ministry
Russia is not threatening anyone with nuclear weapons, but in connection with the Ukraine conflict, it is warning of the risks of a clash between nuclear powers that could have grave consequences.
Biden calls Russia's retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian military sites 'outrageous'
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Friday called Russia's response strikes on locations of Kiev's military facilities "outrageous".
Russia launches massive aerial attack on Ukraine's energy sector
The outgoing Biden administration has urged Ukraine to drop the minimum age of conscription to 18 to plug severe manpower shortages across the 1,000-kilometre front line.
Analogues of Oreshnik missile will not appear soon in world - Putin
Russia has already launched mass production of the Oreshnik missile.
‘Giving Kiev nuclear weapons would be biggest step to uncontrollable escalation’ - Ryabkov
‘‘I do not know who these people are who say such things. I have repeatedly heard similar statements from responsible — or rather irresponsible — parties in Kiev. ’’
Biden announces ceasefire to begin in Israel-Hezbollah war
He said a truce would permit Israel to redirect its efforts back to Gaza, where it has been at war with Hezbollah ally Hamas since October of last year.
Kiev launches two strikes with ATACMS on Kursk in three days - Russian Defence Ministry
In response, Russia launched a strike against a defence industry facility, the Yuzhmash plant, in Dnepropetrovsk on November 21, using its newest medium-range missile, dubbed Oreshnik.
France to supply Kiev with missiles financed by Russian assets' profits – Defence Minister
Russia believes that arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the settlement, directly involving NATO countries in the conflict.
German Arms in South Africa: Why Daily Maverick and the Oppenheimer Shield Rheinmetall
The financial and political power amassed by Rheinmetall's supporters raises a question that reverberates beyond economics: What legacy will South Africa leave, and at what price, asks the writer.
Successor to US Military’s Humvee unveiled
GM Defense has independently developed its Next Generation Tactical Vehicle as an option to replace the Humvee — High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) — fielded in the 1980’s.
Israel vows to keep fighting Hezbollah 'until victory'
Israel flatly rejected a push led by key backer the United States for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, as it vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants “until victory”.
The struggle for Assange’s freedom continues
There are many instances where left critique from within the West has been falsely presented as ‘fake news’ or as a Russian or Chinese conspiracy.
The good guys, the bad guys, and Ukraine
We know the American or NATO story line about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin is the bad guy, Armstrong Williams writes.
US nuclear weapons plant back to normal after wildfires closure
A nuclear weapons plant in Texas, United States confirmed that they were open as usual after the facility had to close temporarily due to a bout of wildfires.
WATCH: No ‘death squad’ within SANDF, says army chief General Rudzani Maphwanya
General Maphwanya urges the public not to withhold information and report it to the authorities for further investigations.
Dozens killed after Nigerian army drone strike hits villagers
A Nigerian army drone targeting armed groups killed at least 85 civilians by mistake in northwest Kaduna State, causing outrage over one of the country's deadliest military bombing accidents.
History of arms exports reveals SA’s double standards
OPINION: Similar to the Palestine conflict, the Yemen conflict has resulted in the immense suffering of the civilian population, writes Dr Atilla Kisla.
Corruption Watch calls for closer look into global arms industry, calls for ceasefire in Gaza
The South African non-profit organisation said the escalation of violence was fuelled by corruption in the arms industry.
Thandi Modise says Lady R delivered equipment ordered in 2018/19 period
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise said the equipment could not be delivered because of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
South Africa has not approved arms sales to Russia since 2020
National Conventional Arms Control Committee chairperson Mondli Gungubele said the committee has not approved any sale of weapons to Russia in the last three years.
Ramaphosa appoints panel to probe US allegations that Russian ship loaded weapons in SA
This panel will now attempt to establish the circumstances that led to the docking of the ship and the alleged loading of cargo, and the departure of the Lady R cargo ship from Simon’s Town, from December 6-9, 2022.
Russia Embassy denies US ambassador claims, says SA weapons cannot match Russia’s calibre
It also questioned how, if Brigety’s accusations were true, such a ‘minuscule’ amount of arms and ammunition would influence the situation on the battlefield
SA’s army chief in Russia for military talks, SANDF confirms
The SANDF says the bilateral meeting was planned ‘well in advance’ and is a long-standing arrangement.
Associated Press fires reporter over fake news on Russian missile hitting Poland
The Associated Press has fired a journalist who used erroneous information from a source to report that the missile that fell in Poland and killed two last week had allegedly been launched by Russia, media reported on Tuesday.
Ukraine offers support to Poland in missile investigation
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya has said that Kyiv supports a full and transparent investigation into the missile that fell in Poland.