With a Satellite Launch, Russia Beefs up Its Nuclear Deterrent

MIN READJun 4, 2020 | 19:36 GMT

(STRATFOR)

Russia managed to restore a significant element of its nuclear deterrent by regaining a minimal space-based early warning capability when its most recent Tundra satellite became operational following a May 22 launch. Russia's nuclear deterrent capability, which includes defensive measures such as this early-warning capability, is a core to its bid for great power status....