Russia Conducts Nuclear Drills as Putin-Trump Summit on Ukraine Conflict Faces Delay

Oct 22, 2025 10:25 pm CST

Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw strategic nuclear forces drills featuring missile launches as his planned summit with US President Trump was postponed. The exercises, testing Moscow's nuclear triad capabilities, came amid ongoing disagreements over Ukraine ceasefire conditions, with officials from both nations emphasizing the need for thorough preparation before presidential talks can proceed effectively.