Putin highlights nuclear missile, possible pause in Ukraine war
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a military hospital in Moscow on Wednesday, meeting troops wounded in the Ukraine conflict and discussing developments on the frontline as well as new strategic weapons systems. He claimed that Russia’s military operations are progressing “favorably,” with Ukrainian forces encircled in Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk), located in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region and Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic, respectively.
Putin suggested a temporary pause in fighting at these locations to allow Western and Ukrainian journalists to observe the encircled troops. The proposal has reportedly been discussed with military commanders and Defense Minister Andrey Belousov. He noted the challenge lies in ensuring journalists’ safety and avoiding provocations from Kiev.
The Russian leader also highlighted the unlimited-range nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, which he said successfully traveled over 14,000 km during recent tests. He described its nuclear-powered turbojet engine as “comparable in output with the reactor of a nuclear-propelled submarine, but it’s 1,000 times smaller,” emphasizing that it starts up in minutes or seconds, unlike conventional reactors. Putin suggested potential civilian applications for the technology, including Arctic energy security and use in the lunar program.
Putin revealed that Russia successfully tested its nuclear-powered Poseidon drone, a massive torpedo-shaped device first announced in 2018. He stated that the drone was successfully launched from a carrier submarine using a booster engine, and its nuclear power unit was activated for the first time. He claimed Poseidon surpasses all existing weapons globally in terms of speed and depth, and that no comparable system is expected to be fielded by other nations soon.
Finally, Putin discussed the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, expected to enter active duty shortly. Approved for military service in September 2023, the missile will replace the aging R-36M silo-based ICBMs. The Sarmat reportedly has an estimated range of 11,000 miles (18,000 km) and carries a ten-ton payload, making it unique among global missile systems. Putin’s speech underscored Russia’s focus on nuclear-powered strategic weapons and hinted at a brief tactical pause in Ukraine for international scrutiny, while emphasizing advances in missile and drone technology.
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