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The United States and Russia are poised for a standoff at the United Nations Security Council over a US-proposed resolution aimed at preventing an arms race in outer space. The move follows allegations that Moscow is developing an anti-satellite nuclear weapon, which Russia has denied. The draft resolution affirms the Outer Space Treaty and calls on nations to contribute to peaceful space use. Russia and China are expected to propose an amendment echoing a 2008 proposal for a treaty banning weapons and threats in space. The amendment is unlikely to pass, with the resolution and amendment each requiring nine votes in favor and no vetoes from permanent council members.

Poland’s proposal to host nuclear weapons has been met with strong opposition from Russia, with the Kremlin warning of measures to ensure its security. Journalist and NATO critic Peter Hitchens believes the plan will escalate tensions between NATO and Russia, raising the risk of nuclear retaliation and a potential global catastrophe. Hitchens questions the efficacy of hosting nuclear weapons as a deterrent, highlighting the ultimate authority of the US President in their use. He criticizes the current US foreign policy, arguing that it has exacerbated tensions unnecessarily.

Poland has declared its willingness to host nuclear weapons from other NATO members, in response to Russia’s deployment of nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus. President Andrzej Duda said Poland is ready to participate in NATO’s nuclear sharing program. However, the move has sparked mixed reactions within Poland’s government, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressing a more cautious approach. The Kremlin has warned that any deployment of US nuclear weapons in Poland would be met with retaliatory measures to ensure Russia’s security.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen multiple rocket launcher launches simulating a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets. The launches, part of North Korea’s escalating nuclear doctrine, aimed to demonstrate the strength and diversification of its nuclear forces amid heightened tensions with the US and South Korea. Analysts believe the country’s large-sized artillery rockets blur the line between artillery and ballistic missiles, capable of delivering tactical nuclear warheads.

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has expressed willingness to host nuclear weapons from NATO allies to strengthen the security of the alliance’s eastern flank. However, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for more details on the proposal. Separately, Steve Bannon, a former ally of President Trump, has urged Trump to defy a criminal trial in Manhattan and challenge law enforcement to jail him. Former President Trump faces accusations of falsifying business records to silence alleged sexual affairs, and his fitness to hold office has been questioned due to his apparent inability to stay awake during the trial. The prosecution has read transcripts of Trump’s infamous “Access Hollywood” tape to the jury, which a legal expert found both “cringy” and “damning.”

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has expressed a need for clarification regarding President Andrzej Duda’s statements about hosting US atomic weapons. Duda discussed ongoing discussions with Washington about Warsaw’s potential participation in the US nuclear sharing program. Tusk emphasized the need for thorough preparation and consensus before any initiatives are undertaken. The US currently deploys gravity bombs in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Türkiye, and Poland has expressed interest in joining the program.

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has expressed willingness to host nuclear weapons from other NATO members in response to Russia’s reported relocation of nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus. This announcement comes amid heightened tensions between NATO and Russia over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Following Iran’s attack, Israel carried out a strike on targets in Iran, reminiscent of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo during World War II. However, the question remains whether this action will escalate the conflict or serve as a deterrent. While some advocate for a preemptive strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, experts warn of the catastrophic consequences, including the potential use of nuclear weapons and the geopolitical implications for the region.

Poland has declared its willingness to host nuclear weapons in response to Russia’s escalating military presence in Belarus and Kaliningrad. President Andrzej Duda stated that Poland would accept nuclear arms from NATO if requested, considering the heightened threat from Russia. Moscow has responded with warnings to take measures to protect its security. Amidst these tensions, nuclear talks between Poland and the US have been ongoing, with the potential for cooperation in handling nuclear weapons to prevent further Russian aggression.

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has offered to host NATO’s nuclear weapons, sparking backlash from Russian state media. Sputnik news agency has condemned NATO’s policy as “destabilizing” and “dangerous”, citing the potential for escalation of global nuclear conflict. The Russian deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus, which borders Poland, has increased anxiety in Eastern European countries about Russian expansionism. The Kremlin has threatened retaliatory measures if nuclear weapons are stationed in Poland, while NATO maintains its commitment to collective defense.