US EditionPutin Says Russia is Testing New Strategic Weapon
Putin said Russia is testing new-generation nuclear weapons and warned of a global arms race with 1,718 deployed warheads per U.S. estimates amid uncertain New START talks.
- On Friday in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, President Vladimir Putin said Russia is developing a new strategic weapon, its trials are proceeding successfully, and it will be presented soon.
- With the New START treaty due to expire on February 5, 2026, Russia said it would extend warhead limits if the United States reciprocates, while Putin warned a 'certain arms race' is underway.
- On the topic of tests, Putin argued that experts debate missile fuel aging and simulations, and Russia would conduct its own test if another nation does first.
- Putin signalled Moscow would absorb a non-extension, saying it would not be critical if the United States declines to extend warhead limits, while security experts warn a single nuclear test could escalate tensions with NATO.
- Russia's modernization drive includes hypersonic work and, analysts note, preparations for tests this year with Novaya Zemlya closures and new-generation nuclear weapons like Kinzhal and Avangard.
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