Russia’s newest nuclear submarines, Prince Vladimir (Project 955A, the Borei-A class) and Kazan (Project 885M, the Yasen-M class) will complete the manufacturer’s sea trials in summer, a source in the Russian shipbuilding industry told TASS on Tuesday. Tass.com

The state of Washington said Tuesday it opposes a federal proposal to reclassify as less dangerous some radioactive waste on a site in the state that contains the nation’s largest supply because it fears much of the waste will be left in the ground. Columbian.com

FEARS of devastating global conflict have increased following reports Russia is looking to more than double the range of nuke carrying missiles, which could then reach US mainland. Express.co.uk

Russia is reportedly hoping to construct new nuclear power plant units in the Czech Republic, but the possibility of a no-bid intergovernmental deal to help build the units in the country could increase the Kremlin’s political influence in the heart of the EU, which would raise serious security concerns, a London-based expert told New Europe. Neweurope.eu