Following reports of Russian nuclear breakthroughs, the Kremlin reversed course, asserting that tests of the Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater drone were not nuclear. This shift came after President Trump announced the US would resume nuclear weapons testing, prompting the Kremlin to clarify its position and emphasize adherence to the global testing moratorium. The Russian spokesperson stated that the tests did not involve nuclear detonations and that Moscow would only reconsider its stance if another country abandoned the moratorium. The Kremlin also downplayed the prospect of a new arms race with the United States.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “huge success” in testing the Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drone, a key component of Russia’s strategic weapons program, capable of traveling at high speeds with a nuclear propulsion system. The Poseidon is designed to carry a massive warhead and potentially generate destructive radioactive waves. Putin also highlighted progress on the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, claiming it can fly indefinitely. In response to the recent weapons testing, President Trump urged Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
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The Indian Navy has put a hold on acquiring six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. This decision comes due to a nearly 50% cost increase, partly attributed to a new U.S. tariff on Indian exports. The Ministry of Defence is now reviewing the deal, which was originally approved in 2021 for $2.42 billion but has since reached an estimated $3.6 billion. While the deal is paused, not canceled, and negotiations are possible, the situation reflects growing trade tensions and changing strategic priorities.
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