Russian President Vladimir Putin has flown on board a modernized Tu-160M strategic bomber capable of launching nuclear weapons.
Ana-Maria Tapescu
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Putin flew the bomber, named 'Ilia Muromett', for about 40 minutes, the route being kept secret. The flight could be a demonstration of Russia's nuclear capabilities to the West. The Tu-160M bomber is a modernized version of the aircraft used by the USSR during the Cold War.
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