What Russia’s nuclear modernisation mean for US Caliber.Az on Youtube

On May 22, the US Congressional Research Service released a critical update on Russia’s nuclear weapons capabilities and doctrine—amid rising global tensions, the war in Ukraine, and the collapse of arms control agreements.

This video breaks down Russia’s strategic triad, hypersonic weapons like Avangard and Kinjal, space-based threats, and the Kremlin’s evolving nuclear posture.

We also explore the implications for US defence strategy, the future of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), and how Congress is rethinking deterrence in a new nuclear era.