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Putin Announces Plans to Develop Russia's Nuclear Weapons: Reuters

Jun 21, 2024, 12:29 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to develop Russia's nuclear weapons. Speaking to graduates of military universities at the Kremlin, Putin emphasized the importance of the nuclear triad as a deterrent against aggression and to preserve the global balance of power. He stated that Russia would continue to enhance its nuclear arsenal, which is the world's largest, and supply the army fighting in Ukraine. This announcement was reported by Reuters.