Is ‘The Buzzer’ signalling war? Russia’s ‘Doomsday Radio’ activity sparks global alarm
Russia’s Cold War–era “Doomsday Radio” has broken from its usual pattern, transmitting an unusual volume of coded messages in December. The activity echoes previous moments of heightened tension and has drawn scrutiny as Russia–NATO relations deteriorate. While the broadcasts are real and carefully logged, their purpose remains unclear, leaving analysts to weigh signal, coincidence and strategic ambiguity.
Russia’s Cold War–era “Doomsday Radio” has broken from its usual pattern, transmitting an unusual volume of coded messages in December. The activity echoes previous moments of heightened tension and has drawn scrutiny as Russia–NATO relations deteriorate. While the broadcasts are real and carefully logged, their purpose remains unclear, leaving analysts to weigh signal, coincidence and strategic ambiguity.
