President Putin: Russian Navy's nuclear forces have increased their superiority

According to TASS on July 27, in a video message on the occasion of the Russian Navy Day, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is strengthening the capabilities of its nuclear submarine group and the naval component of the nuclear forces in general.

“The naval component of Russia's nuclear triad is strengthening. The navy, based on a group of nuclear submarines, is confidently exploiting and developing its potential,” President Putin said.

The Russian leader noted the completion of the construction of the cruiser "Prince Pozharsky". He also specified that at different stages of creation there are 2 submarines of the "Borey-A" project and 6 multipurpose nuclear submarines of the "Yasen-M" project.

Congratulating the Navy on the holiday, President Putin affirmed that Russia is a great maritime power, with many glories and outstanding scientific achievements, ready to face difficulties. The President noted that, since the time of Peter the Great I, the fleet has been and remains “the property and pride of Russia and the representatives of the naval class deserve special honor and sincere respect from the Russian people”.

President Putin stressed that the Russian Navy can effectively solve all tasks. The new strategy for the development of the Russian Navy until 2050 is direct evidence of Russia's confidence in its capabilities and capabilities. The focus of the Navy's development is the ability to quickly adapt to any changes in the strategic situation.