President Vladimir Putin has been flexing Russia’s nuclear might this year, conducting drills with battlefield nuclear weapons, restarting production of ground-based intermediate range missiles, and revising the country’s nuclear doctrine to lower the threshold for unleashing the arsenal. Russia has a significant nuclear arsenal, with an estimated 5,580 warheads and a nuclear triad of ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, long-range bombers, and ICBM-armed submarines. The Kremlin’s nuclear messaging includes using nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear or conventional attack that threatens Russia’s sovereignty, reinforcing the deterrent strategy of mutually assured destruction and signaling a willingness to use nuclear weapons in case of a massive air attack.
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Newsom touts his economic plans in California’s conservative regions
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the Central Valley to promote his upcoming jobs plan, acknowledging that some regions feel left out of California's economic success. The governor emphasized the importance of blue-collar jobs and apprenticeship programs in addressing economic disparities, particularly in areas that supported Donald Trump. Newsom, who is considering a presidential run, is focusing on economic issues and reaching out to all voters, including those in red counties, to address concerns about the state's...
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