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Kremlin Warns of New Non-Nuclear Weapons with Nuclear-Level Destructive Capacity, Emphasizes Nuclear Deterrence

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that new non-nuclear weapons with destructive capacity comparable to nuclear arms will soon appear globally. He also emphasized that nuclear deterrence does not prevent regional conflicts. The statements were made in response to growing global security concerns.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking on June 24, 2026, warned that new non-nuclear weapons with destructive capacity comparable to nuclear arms will soon appear globally. The warning was issued by the Russian state news agency Tass. Peskov also emphasized that nuclear deterrence does not prevent regional conflicts, highlighting a perceived gap in global security frameworks.

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StateTASSJun 24, 04:06 PM
Kremlin highlights weakened global institutions, nuclear deterrence as core of security

New non-nuclear weapons that are potentially comparable in destructive capacity to nuclear arms will soon appear in the world, Dmitry Peskov warned

StateTASSJun 24, 12:36 PM
Only nuclear deterrence shielding world from global war — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that at the same time, nuclear deference does not prevent regional conflicts