Overview
- Vladimir Putin said Russia tested the Burevestnik nuclear‑powered cruise missile, while Gen. Valery Gerasimov claimed a 15‑hour, roughly 8,700‑mile flight with maneuvers to evade defenses.
- Putin also announced a trial of the Poseidon nuclear‑powered torpedo, presented as a system capable of striking coastal targets after long endurance patrols.
- Independent confirmation remains scant, with no public imagery or corroborating radiological data reported by outside monitors.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said he directed the government to immediately restart nuclear testing on an equal basis with other nations, drawing a warning from the Kremlin that Russia would respond if the moratorium is abandoned.
- Experts highlight severe engineering, safety and environmental risks tied to nuclear‑powered munitions, recalling a 2019 incident that killed five Russian scientists and warning of broader strategic stability concerns.