Russia Gets New Nuclear-Capable Submarine; Putin Declares ‘Moscow On A Mission Against…'
/ Jul 25, 2025, 07:00AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a fresh nuclear warning to the West by commissioning the Knyaz Pozharsky, a new Borei-class nuclear submarine, at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia. The high-profile event took place in the Arkhangelsk region and underscored Moscow's intent to modernize its naval strike force. The submarine, armed with 16 nuclear-tipped Bulava missiles, is the eighth of its kind to enter service. Putin declared that Russia is on a mission against mounting pressure from the West.#putin #russia #nuclearpower #boreiclass #submarine #military #kremlin #navy #bulava #geopolitics
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