Russia to hone combat readiness of nuclear forces: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia will continue developing its military potential and the combat readiness of its nuclear forces.
“The armed forces and combat capabilities of our armed forces are increasing constantly and every day. And this process, of course, we will build up on,” Putin said during a televised meeting with his country's high-ranking officers.

He added that Russia will also “improve the combat readiness of our nuclear triad”.

The Russian leader highlighted the new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, which Russian troops will be able to use beginning January.