Russia has reportedly conducted a test of a new nuclear-capable and nuclear-powered cruise missile, which President Vladimir Putin claims is designed to bypass existing defence systems as it moves closer to military deployment.
Video footage released on Sunday, accompanied by remarks from the Kremlin, showed Mr Putin in camouflage fatigues meeting senior military officials. General Valery Gerasimov, Russia’s chief of general staff, informed the Russian leader that the Burevestnik missile travelled 14,000 kilometres (8,700 miles) during a critical test carried out on Tuesday.
