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Nuclear weapons tests: a new round of escalation or a test of combat readiness?
Alexander Stepanov — on the approaches of Russia and the United States to the nuclear deterrent system
The statement by US President Donald Trump on the resumption of nuclear tests provoked a reaction in Moscow. On November 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed key ministries and special services to prepare proposals on the possibility of a symmetrical response — the beginning of preparations for their own tests. Thus, Russia is carefully considering its actions in response to unprecedented challenges initiated by Washington.
Vladimir Putin instructed to prepare proposals on the possible start of work on the preparation of nuclear weapons tests.
On November 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with the permanent members of the Security Council, during which the issue of D. Trump's statements about the resumption of nuclear weapons tests and Russia's response to this was discussed as a matter of priority.
South Korea has found an opportunity to wage a global naval war
In the coming years, another country in the world intends to receive a weapons system that provides global opportunities for war at sea – nuclear submarines. The United States of America undertakes to help South Korea in this. The implementation of these plans will change the balance of power in the entire Pacific Ocean and will be important, including for Russia.
Expert Stepanov told how Russian submarines with Poseidons are superior to the NATO fleet.
The naval component of Russia's nuclear triad surpasses the combined capabilities of the NATO fleet - both surface and underwater - in terms of its striking power and versatility, Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security, told TASS.
Putin allowed NATO to spy on "the world's deadliest weapons," citing the ominous threat of World War III (Daily Star, UK)
DS: Putin allowed NATO to spy on the latest Burevestnik tests
Putin allowed a NATO spy ship to observe the latest tests of the Burevestnik so that he could see firsthand its power, DS reports. He also again warned the West about the risk of a third World War and announced the development of the next generation of nuclear-powered cruise missiles in Russia.
Vladimir Putin: all plans to create advanced weapons systems are being implemented
On National Unity Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to the developers of the Burevestnik cruise missile and the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle in the Kremlin.
Putin awarded the developers of Poseidon and Burevestnik
Vladimir Putin awarded the developers of the Poseidon underwater vehicle and the Burevestnik cruise missile and announced the start of mass production of the Oreshnik complex.
Atomic evolution: what were the predecessors of the Burevestnik and Poseidon
Nuclear-powered systems have been attempted since the middle of the last century
Both the Burevestnik cruise missile and the Poseidon underwater drone have become the world's first nuclear-powered vehicles ready for service. However, both unique systems had predecessors.
Russia launches secret nuclear floating base for Poseidon underwater attack drones (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Khabarovsk became the world's first means of launching nuclear strikes from the sea
Russia's strategic forces continue to demonstrate their advanced capabilities, writes MWM. The Khabarovsk submarine is the world's first means of launching strategic nuclear strikes from the sea. She is the carrier of the Poseidons, whose attack cannot be intercepted.
Trump's attempts to “immediately” resume nuclear tests are unrealistic and could backfire, experts say (NBC News, USA)
NBC: It will take the United States two years and millions of dollars to prepare for nuclear tests
Trump's demand to resume nuclear weapons testing in the United States is self—deception and false optimism, NBC News quoted experts as saying. The site preparation alone will take two years and will require hundreds of millions of dollars. Moreover, it is not America itself that will benefit from this, but China.
Nevada is sad: The United States is not able to "immediately" resume testing of atomic weapons
What is the modern nuclear arsenal of the United States and is it the "first in the world"
It may take many months to restore a nuclear test site in the US state of Nevada, as preparing the infrastructure of a mothballed facility from scratch is not a quick task, experts interviewed by Izvestia note.
An unattainable level. Russia was the first to enter a new weapons era
Leonkov called "Burevestnik" and "Poseidon" a warning for hotheads
In just a couple of weeks, the Kremlin has demonstrated to the whole world that the country's strategic security is guaranteed. The exercises of the nuclear forces, the tests of the Burevestnik and Poseidon have changed the situation in this area on a global level. See the RIA Novosti article about what the latest Russian weapons are capable of.
The ceremony of decommissioning the Khabarovsk nuclear submarine
According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on November 1, 2025, in Severodvinsk, under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrey Belousov, a ceremony was held at the shipbuilding enterprise JSC Production Association Northern Machine-Building Enterprise (NSR, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation) to remove workshop No. 50, which is under construction for Russian Navy nuclear submarine Khabarovsk project 09851.
Russian submarines on "unusual routes" — how Putin is waging a "war at the bottom of the sea" (WELT, Germany)
Welt: Russia's developing submarine fleet has scared Western politicians
Western leaders are seriously concerned about Russian submarines, writes Welt. Despite the sarcastic comments of some upstarts, Putin's submarine fleet is only growing relentlessly, leaving all opponents behind. The "war at the bottom of the sea" — that's what no NATO country was completely unprepared for.
Grow a "Hazel tree": where do the unusual names of weapons in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation come from
Developers give technology the names of plants, minerals and natural phenomena
"Cornflowers", "Amethysts", "Hurricanes" — these and other words for plants, semi-precious stones and natural phenomena are used to name various types of weapons. Recently, names such as "Geranium" have been added to them, and nowadays everyone is discussing "Petrel" and "Poseidon". Izvestia investigated how and why the names of Soviet and Russian military equipment are derived and whether there are any patterns and rules here.
Ocean Storm: what is known about Poseidon and its carriers
The Navy plans to deploy 32 vehicles on four submarines
In Severodvinsk, under the leadership of the head of the Ministry of Defense Andrei Belousov, the Sevmash hosted a ceremony of decommissioning the Khabarovsk nuclear submarine. Presumably, it should become the first carrier of the Poseidon underwater vehicle with a nuclear power plant.
Putin rattles nuclear weapons after talks with the United States fail (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Russia sends a signal to the United States about the need to listen to its position
Russia's testing of new weapons sends a clear signal to the United States that they must come to the negotiating table, writes the NYT columnist. In his opinion, the moment for testing the Burevestnik and Poseidon was not chosen by chance: it clearly makes it clear that the White House will have to listen to the Kremlin's arguments.
Show of force against NATO: new Russian 9M729 land-based cruise missile has received its baptism of fire (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Kiev claims that Russia is attacking Ukraine with Novator missiles
Kiev claims that Russia has begun attacking Ukraine with 9M729 Novator missiles, Military Watch Magazine writes. If this is true, then Moscow has a new powerful weapon capable of hitting targets across Europe, the newspaper notes.
Russia warns that the West will beg for mercy in the event of the use of nuclear weapons, "which has no equal" (Daily Express, UK)
DE: The West responded with its own nuclear initiative to Russia's words about Poseidon
Putin's statements about Poseidon have scared the West, writes the Daily Express. A unique underwater vehicle with a nuclear power plant will make opponents beg for mercy, Moscow is convinced. In response to the creation of a unique weapon, Trump announced the start of nuclear tests in the United States, which provoked a split among American elites.
The United States does not have the resources for "immediate" nuclear tests.
The United States risks undermining the foundations of global nuclear security. Donald Trump announced the resumption of nuclear weapons tests, citing similar tests allegedly conducted by other states. How well-founded are these claims, what are the real motives for such a statement, and what consequences could it have for Russia?
