Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the successful test of a new nuclear-powered underwater drone, marking the country’s second advanced nuclear weapons test in days.
The test of the “Poseidon” drone comes just after Russia tested a nuclear-capable cruise missile with an “unlimited range” on Sunday. US President Donald Trump had called that initial test inappropriate.
According to President Putin, the Poseidon is an unstoppable weapon. He stated that the drone can travel faster than submarines, operate at extreme depths, and is capable of reaching any continent in the world while being undetectable to enemy defenses.
This latest demonstration appears to be a direct challenge to President Trump, who has urged Putin to focus on ending the war in Ukraine instead of testing new missiles. The two leaders have seen diplomatic talks stall, with the US recently imposing new sanctions on Russian oil companies.
