The Russian Federation periodically resorts to nuclear blackmail.
Russian President Vladimir Putin flew a modernized Tu-160M strategic bomber capable of carry nuclear weapons. The dictator is likely sending a signal to the West as a reminder of Moscow's nuclear potential.
Reuters writes about this.
“The Russian leader, who is expected to easily win another six-year term next month, made the flight as Moscow and the West are at odds over Russia's war in Ukraine and the prison death of an opposition figure. policy of Alexei Navalny,” the material says.
What is known about the flight
State television showed Putin walking down the plane after the flight and telling reporters that it was a reliable and modernized aircraft that could be adopted by the Russian Air Force.
“This is a new car, a lot of things are new in it. It’s easier to drive. It’s more reliable,” Putin said.
Briefly about the Tu-160M aircraft:
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the plane’s flight path is a military secret. According to Russian news agencies, the flight with Putin on board lasted 30 minutes.
Recall that Medvedev once again threatened the world with a nuclear strike on four capitals.
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