The article reports on a statement by Russia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mikhail Galuzin, who warned that Russia and Belarus are prepared to use all available means, including nuclear weapons, to protect their security. He accused NATO of provocative military buildup near Russian and Belarusian borders, citing increased military exercises and incidents involving drones. The article also mentions a report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which states that spending on nuclear weapons by nine nuclear-armed countries rose nearly 20% in 2025, reaching $119.
Bias read (Left): The article emphasizes the threat posed by NATO and highlights the increase in global nuclear spending, with a focus on the dangers of nuclear proliferation. It uses alarmist language such as 'JEZIVO UPOZORENJE' ('Horrifying warning') and frames the situation as a potential new crisis, suggesting a
Official sources cited
- government Mihail Galuzin, Zamenik ministra spoljnih poslova Rusije
- press release Sputnjik
- organisation Međunarodna kampanja za ukidanje nuklearnog oružja (ICAN)
