Afghanistan, Nov. 5 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russia's latest nuclear-capable weapons as key to ensuring the nation's long-term "security and strategic balance" amid rising tensions with the West.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the country's latest generation of nuclear-capable weapons during a ceremony in Moscow, calling them vital to maintaining "security and strategic balance" in the 21st century. His remarks highlighted Moscow's growing emphasis on advanced deterrence technologies amid ongoing tensions with the West.

Addressing the engineers and designers behind Russia's military programs, Putin singled out the "Burevestnik" nuclear-powered cruise missile and the "Poseidon" nuclear submarine drone as milesto...