MOSCOW, October 29. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin received a thorough report on the test of the Poseidon nuclear-powered unmanned underwater vehicle. The adoption of this vehicle for combat duty will mark a new stage in ensuring Russia's security, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a TASS question.
In a conversation with reporters at the International "Eurasia" Award ceremony, he also pointed out that US President Donald Trump is sincerely trying to help settle the conflict in Ukraine. He added that the Eurasian states share a common future and that Europe is unlikely to abandon its Russophobic aspirations anytime soon..
TASS has compiled the spokesman’s main statements.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin did not personally observe the tests of the Poseidon nuclear-powered unmanned underwater vehicle. However, he did receive a detailed report: "He, naturally, closely monitored all relevant information."
- All tests of advanced weapons, including Poseidon, are conducted in strict accordance with international rules and bilateral agreements: "All tests of such advanced weapons are carried out in strict compliance with all international regulations and bilateral agreements, with all notification rules observed."
