Russia conducted large-scale nuclear training drills, a day after Washington announced a delay in plans for a second summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin released video footage showing General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff, briefing President Putin about the exercises. Moscow said it launched missiles from ground, submarines, and aircraft, featuring intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States.
Russia is currently conducting nuclear drills including ICBM and cruise missile launches. pic.twitter.com/QTiPa5bQIp — Preston Stewart (@prestonstew_) October 22, 2025
Russia’s Defence Ministry also confirmed that its long-range Tu-22M3 strategic bombers had flown over the