Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Russia’s nuclear triad is "at high level"

Sergei Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has assured the Russians that the nuclear triad of the Russian Federation is "at a high level", so the country's security is ensured.

Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency TASS, citing Ryabkov’s statement on air on the Rossiya-24 (Russia-24) TV channel.

Quote: "We have come a long way in terms of the modernisation of the strategic nuclear triad, our nuclear deterrent forces are at a high level, this is also recognised by our adversaries, so the security [of Russia - ed.] is ensured, and it is ensured in all components, both nuclear and non-nuclear."

Details: Ryabkov stated that the new US defence budget for 2023 does not affect Russia's "determination and firmness" in defending its own interests.

For reference: The nuclear triad is a three-pronged military force structure that consists of strategic aircraft, intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear-powered submarine-launched missiles.

Background: 

In September, Oleksii Reznikov, the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, suggested that Russia’s nuclear arsenal may be well beyond its expiry date: "if you press the button, it could explode right there".

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