Putin Holds Strategic Nuclear Drills Days Before US Election

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By Henry Meyer

October 29, 2024 at 1:39 PM UTC

Updated on

October 29, 2024 at 3:03 PM UTC

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Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw strategic nuclear drills a week before the US presidential election, boasting of improved capabilities that can penetrate air defenses.

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