Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has accused the United Kingdom and France of secretly working to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons capability, including advanced warhead technology and delivery systems. Moscow claims covert transfers of nuclear components are under discussion and warns this would violate the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.