Russian President Vladimir Putin has given state awards to the developers of the Burevestnik cruise missile and the Poseidon underwater torpedo, the latest signal in what analysts have cast as efforts by the Kremlin to discourage the West from supporting Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in a military uniform, announced on Oct. 26, 2025, that Russia had successfully tested a nuclear-powered missile. If true, such a weapon could provide Russia with a unique military capability that also has broader political implications.

Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, told Putin that the missile travelled 8,700 miles and was in the air for about 15 hours.

Moscow carried out a successful test of its new “invincible” nuclear-capable cruise missile, with the Kremlin working towards military deployment of the weapon, Russian President

Russia’s claimed successful test of a new nuclear capable cruise missile last week has drawn international concern and condemnation from President Trump on Monday. The weapon, tested last week,

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