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Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

Russia being struck by US and British missiles used by Ukraine has once again brought the threat of nuclear war to the agenda. The possibility that a nuclear attack by Putin could trigger World War III is being discussed. Here is the distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country.

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Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

In the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, which has lasted for nearly 3 years, Ukraine has used long-range missiles provided by the US and the UK on Russian territory.
Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

These attacks, which occurred after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new nuclear doctrine, have once again increased the risk of a potential nuclear war.
Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

COULD DRAG THE WORLD INTO CATASTROPHE

Although the US and the UK have not officially announced that they have granted permission for the use of missiles in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement that "We will use the missiles we have" has further escalated tensions.

The question of whether Ukraine, which has used long-range missiles provided first by the US and then by the UK, will use German missiles "despite the German government" is also a subject of debate.
Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

The Russian side states that they will provide the necessary responses to these attacks when required.
Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

THE CRISIS BIDEN STARTED ON HIS WAY OUT

The new crisis initiated by the Biden administration "on its way out" is being interpreted as the calm before the storm.

Considering that the nuclear weapons produced today are more powerful than the first atomic bombs of the US, it shows how irrational ill-considered steps are against countries that possess weapons capable of destroying the world many times over.
Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

COUNTRIES WITH NUCLEAR WEAPONS

So, which country has how many nuclear weapons? It is estimated that only nine countries in the world have nuclear weapon capabilities.

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, it was determined that as of 2024, these countries possess a total of 12,121 nuclear warheads.

According to official figures, the countries that possess nuclear weapons and the number of nuclear warheads they hold are as follows:
Distribution of nuclear weapons worldwide by country: A subject of concern following Russia's threat

Russia: 5580

USA: 5044

China: 500

France: 290

UK: 225

India: 172

Pakistan: 170

Israel: 90

North Korea: 50