Putin Strengthens Russia’s Nuclear Forces as Chinese President Xi Jinping Plans Visit to Moscow

Russia is continuing to strengthen its nuclear forces, according to President Vladimir Putin, who spoke on Thursday to mark Defender of the Fatherland Day. Putin said he would focus on strengthening the nuclear triad, which includes nuclear weapons that can be fired from land, air and sea. He also announced the mass production of air-based hypersonic Kinzhal systems and the mass supplies of sea-based Zircon hypersonic missiles. Additionally, for the first time, Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles, which can carry multiple nuclear warheads, will be deployed this year.

The war in Ukraine is entering its second year, and after losing ground to Ukrainian forces in the second half of 2022, Russia may be seeking help from China. On Wednesday, Beijing’s top diplomat met in Moscow with Putin, who said he was looking forward to a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Russian officials have said that visit is expected as soon as early March.

The news of Russia’s nuclear forces strengthening comes as the country is facing increasing global fallout from its invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has been ongoing for one year, and the implications of the conflict are still being felt.

The implications of the visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping are still unknown, but it is clear that the two countries are looking to strengthen their ties. It is unclear what the outcome of the visit will be, but it is clear that the two countries are looking to increase their cooperation.

The news of Russia’s nuclear forces strengthening and the potential visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping come at a time of heightened tensions in the region. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the visit will be and how it will affect the global geopolitical landscape.