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Russia and Belarus Simulate Nuclear Readiness in Joint Military Operations Feature Image

Russia and Belarus Simulate Nuclear Readiness in Joint Military Operations

Summary From May 19 to May 21, 2026, Russia and Belarus conducted joint military exercises involving nuclear-capable forces across multiple locations in both countries. The drills, confirmed by official statements from both governments and widely reported by international news agencies, included the deployment and simulated use of a range

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U.S.-Led Operation Removes Highly Enriched Uranium from Venezuela Feature Image

U.S.-Led Operation Removes Highly Enriched Uranium from Venezuela

Summary In early May 2026, a multinational operation led by the United States, in partnership with Venezuela and the United Kingdom and with technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), successfully removed 13.5 kilograms of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Venezuela’s shuttered RV-1 research reactor.

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