Putin Announces Russia's Nuclear-Powered Missile Test and Potential Revocation of Atomic Test Ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile called Burevestnik, which has an unlimited range and can carry a nuclear or conventional warhead. Putin also warned that Russia's parliament could revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, mirroring the United States' stance. Concerns have been raised that Russia may resume nuclear tests amid tensions with the West over Ukraine, but Putin stated that he has not yet formed an opinion on the matter. Some Russian experts have called for a sharpening of Russia's defense doctrine to force the West to take its warnings more seriously.
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