Russian Ambassador to London Andrei Kellin on Sunday (03/21/2021) accused the United Kingdom of violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty by increasing its stockpile of nuclear weapons by 40%.
“This is a breach of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and a number of agreements that say there should only be a reduction in the number of warships,” the ambassador told LBC, a London-based radio station.
On March 16, the Conservative executive announced that, as part of its new foreign policy strategy, it would increase the maximum number of warships it owns to 260, without specifying the number it would store, compared to the previous 180 ceiling. And security.
In presenting the “Integrated Review” report, the government identified Russia as the “biggest threat” to UK security, while at the same time considering China as a threat, but also a trading partner. Kellin said today that the London document “refers to Russia as a fourteen-time serious threat,” but “there is no evidence or explanation for that formula.” (efe / reuters)
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
Russia, the largest arsenal
The planet’s largest nuclear weapons are in Russia’s hands, which has not satisfied its 8,500 nuclear weapons, but has been working for some time to modernize both its weapons and its launch systems. A quarter of them are estimated to be ready for use. The first nuclear test was carried out by the Soviets in 1949.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
America, the leading country
The United States was the first country to test a bomb, the only country to use it in a war: in 1945, it dropped two devices in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, causing unprecedented and unpredictable destruction with the surrender of the empire. Serious estimates suggest that there are about 7,700 nuclear weapons in the United States. In the photo, rehearsal at the Bikini Atoll in 1946.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
France, always ready
Most of the 300 atomic bombs in France’s nuclear arsenal are in submarines, while fewer are available for unloading from aircraft. Only the Gaelic army was ready to use its entire arsenal. In the picture, an experiment carried out by the French at Muroro’s Atoll in Polynesia.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
The United Kingdom has confidence in its submarine
The United Kingdom is the third NATO member to hold nuclear weapons. This is the third time he has joined the Bombay Nations Club for a test run in 1952, with an arsenal estimated at 215 warships. Its nuclear capability is used in submarines, and 120 warships are ready for use in all its arsenals. In the photo, a test from 1957.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
China is the fourth power
With the nuclear capability of 250 warships, China was the fourth world power to join the club and the third largest in the number of nuclear weapons. Since its first test in 1964, the planet’s most populous country has consistently maintained its arsenal numbers, which can be used from air, sea and land.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
With eyes on India and Pakistan
On May 18, 1974, India conducted the first nuclear test in its history, the “Smiling Buddha”. Since then it has not stopped its plans, and it is constantly increasing its weapons and operational capability. It is estimated that there are up to 110 warships, however none of them are ready for use. Its permanent confrontation with Pakistan is India’s excuse to justify its weapons.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
With eyes on Pakistan, India
When India conducted its first thermonuclear test in 1998, it was decided that it was time for Pakistan to have its own nuclear weapons. Its plans in this regard are highly secretive, but experts estimate that it has increased its capacity to a total of 140 warships, none of which are ready to launch.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
Israel, eternal doubt
Israel is the only nuclear club in the world that has never confirmed its possession of a nuclear bomb, although it has not denied the allegations. Experts estimate that it has 200 nuclear weapons (the most likely number is 80), and there are speculations that in 1979 it conducted a high-secret test, known as the “Vela Incident”.
All nine countries have nuclear weapons
North Korea, rudeness
In 2006, North Korea conducted its first nuclear test, claiming it was part of a military plan to defend itself against US attacks. Since then he has carried out a number of trials, resulting in international isolation and continued sanctions. Its arsenal will have a maximum of 60 nuclear weapons.
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