Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw an extensive strategic nuclear exercise today from the Kremlin, Russian media has said.
During the exercise, Putin said: ” 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.”
The Russian President added: “I emphasise, we are not seeking to engage in a new arms race. However, we will maintain our nuclear forces at the level of necessary sufficiency.”
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