Russia Says Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Passes Final Tests as Trump Issues Submarine Warning

Overview

• The Kremlin announced that the 9M730 Burevestnik completed decisive trials, describing the nuclear‑propelled cruise missile as a unique capability.
• Russia’s General Staff said the October 21 flight covered about 14,000 kilometers over roughly 15 hours and did not reach the system’s range limit.
• Putin directed the military to determine the missile’s classification and to prepare the infrastructure needed for potential deployment.
• U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the announcement, urged Putin to end the war in Ukraine, and said the United States has a nuclear submarine near Russia’s coast.
• Western experts remain skeptical and cite environmental risks tied to a 2019 test‑site explosion reported in connection with the program, while the Kremlin said Russia is guided by its national interests and does not view the test as harming relations with Washington.