The tests of the Russian unlimited-range cruise missile "Burevestnik" with a nuclear power plant is a "message" to the United States and the entire Western world. This opinion was expressed by Reuters columnist Guy Falconbridge.
The message is that Russia remains a global military competitor, especially in the field of nuclear weapons, and that Moscow's proposals for nuclear arms control should be implemented by Washington.
Other foreign media also followed the news about the tests of the "Burevestnik", including the Turkish TV channel TRT, the Indian newspaper Hindistan Times, the American newspaper Boston Herald, etc. A number of обозревателей called the Russian missile a "flying Chernobyl", others were more restrained in their assessments.
Many observers argue that such a missile could pose a threat to the environment. The United States and the Soviet Union developed nuclear missiles during the Cold War, but eventually abandoned these projects, considering them too dangerous.
In addition, foreign journalists drew attention to the appearance of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Valery Gerasimov.
In a video published by the Kremlin, Putin in camouflage listened to a report from General Gerasimov. The head of the General Staff told the Russian leader that the "Burevestnik" covered 14,000 kilometers during the tests.
Reliable nuclear shield of Russia
The Kremlin press service reported that Vladimir Putin visited one of the command posts of the Joint Group of Forces on October 26, where he held a meeting with the head of the General Staff and commanders of the groups of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
At a meeting with the military leadership, the head of state noted that the military personnel tested promising weapons during the strategic offensive forces training. In his opinion, Russia is a world leader in nuclear deterrence.
Once again, we have confirmed the reliability of the nuclear shield, the strategic forces are able to ensure the national security of the Russian Federation and the Union State.