‘Stumbling Into a New Arms Race’: Imagery Shows Russia Preparing for Nuclear-Powered Missile Test

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Although Russia is finally prepared to agree to America's New START renewal terms, Russia is continuing to hold nuclear-powered missile tests, despite that new weapons would mean the Russian nuclear stockpile likely surpasses 1550 warheads. This implies that Russia doesn't have complete faith in the deal, and is making myriad preparations in advance in case the New START renewal falls through.
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‘Stumbling Into a New Arms Race’: Imagery Shows Russia Preparing for Nuclear-Powered Missile Test
Date
October 21, 2020
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Although Russia is finally prepared to agree to America's New START renewal terms, Russia is continuing to hold nuclear-powered missile tests, despite that new weapons would mean the Russian nuclear stockpile likely surpasses 1550 warheads. This implies that Russia doesn't have complete faith in the deal, and is making myriad preparations in advance in case the New START renewal falls through.
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https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/21/stumbling-into-a-new-arms-race-imagery-shows-russia-preparing-for-nuclear-powered-missile-test-a71808
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The Moscow Times

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Relations between Russia and the West
Nuclear Weapons
New START
Cold War
Russia
United States
Novaya Zemlya
Burevestnik missiles
NATO
Arms race