Putin Oversees Strategic Nuclear Deterrent Drill From Kremlin Situation Room
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.
However, the growing global tensions and emergence of new external threats underscore the importance of having modern strategic deterrence forces that are always ready for combat use. Therefore, Moscow will continue to enhance all components of these forces, the president emphasized, noting that the country has the resources to do so.
According to the state armament program, the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) will gradually transition to new stationary and mobile missile systems with higher accuracy, reduced launch preparation time, and enhanced capabilities to overcome missile defense systems.
Additionally, the president noted that the Navy continues to be equipped with the latest nuclear submarines, and strategic long-range bombers are undergoing modernization.