Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster?
Summary
President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia tested new nuclear weapons, including the Poseidon underwater drone and the Burevestnik cruise missile. These announcements come as diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict face difficulties. The effectiveness and viability of these weapons remain uncertain.Key Facts
- Russia tested two new nuclear-capable weapons: the Poseidon underwater drone and the Burevestnik cruise missile.
- President Putin described the Poseidon as a weapon with no equal, capable of sinking entire states.
- The Poseidon was first introduced in 2018 and is reportedly hard to intercept due to its speed and changing path.
- The Burevestnik, described as having unlimited range, also faces questions about its effectiveness.
- In 2019, an explosion killed five engineers working on a project related to the Burevestnik.
- The International Institute of Strategic Studies highlighted ongoing technical challenges with these weapons.
- U.S.-Russia relations are tense, with President Trump canceling a summit with Putin and imposing sanctions on Russian oil producers.
- Putin's announcements might be intended to influence U.S. attention and diplomacy efforts.
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