Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of exercises of Russia's strategic nuclear deterrent forces under his supervision and said that missile launches will be practiced during these exercises.
He also stated that the use of nuclear weapons will be Russia's last measure to ensure the country's security, and said that Russia continues to improve its strategic deterrent forces and has the necessary resources to achieve this goal.
However, the Russian president emphasized that the country is not going to enter an arms race, but clarified that Russia's nuclear deterrent forces are equipped with missile defense systems.
Putin went on to say that Russia's nuclear triad, that is, the nuclear weapons that the country has deployed on land, at sea, and in bombers, well guarantee Russia's security and sovereignty.