In a move that has sent ripples through geopolitical circles, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine, signaling a potentially lower threshold for nuclear weapon use. This update underscores Russia's readiness to redefine what constitutes an existential threat, thereby expanding the scenarios under which nuclear arms might be deployed. Putin clearly stated, “We reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against Russia, including if the enemy poses a critical threat to our sovereignty with conventional weapons."
Hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S.-funded research has benefited Chinese entities, a report from the House Committee on Education and the Workforce reveals.
