The drills involve ballistic and cruise missile launches, according to the Russian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw an exercise of strategic nuclear deterrence forces from the situation center at the Kremlin.
“Today, we are conducting another exercise of the strategic [nuclear] deterrence forces. We will practice the actions of officials in managing the use of nuclear weapons, including the practical launches of ballistic and cruise missiles,” Putin said ahead the exercise.
Putin emphasized that the use of nuclear weapons is an extreme measure to ensure the country’s security, noting that this is a fundamental position of Moscow.
Nevertheless, the “nuclear triad” remains a reliable guarantor of Russia’s sovereignty and security, enabling the achievement of strategic deterrence objectives and maintaining nuclear parity and balance of power worldwide.
“I emphasize, we are not seeking to engage in a new arms race. However, we will maintain our nuclear forces at the level of necessary sufficiency,” the Russian president noted.
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Putin states that Russiaβs nuclear forces must be immediately ready.
The nuclear triad remains a reliable guarantor of Russiaβs security and sovereignty, Putin stressed, adding that it also helps maintainΒ βnuclear parity and the balance of power in the world.β
