The 9 countries armed with nukes as US set to resume weapons testing - IN FOCUS: There has been renewed focus on nuclear arsenals after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, James C Reynolds and Maryam Zakir-

Russia’s submarine fleet remains “arguably second only to the United States,” built on a formidable nuclear deterrent of 15 SSBNs, including the new Borei-A class. -It is aggressively modernizing with “quieter” Yasen-class attack subs,

The Russians have developed quite a few similar weapons that are not capable of being effective in modern conditions and increasing the Kremlin's military status. The publication UNIAN has compiled a rating of Russia's most failed weapons, which includes both combat vehicles and missile systems.

The recent nuclear tensions come after Russia tested a so-called doomsday device—the nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed Poseidon torpedo —and U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the military to immediately begin nuclear weapons tests to counter adversaries. Meanwhile, China, an emerging nuclear power, has showcased its n ewest ICBM f orce.

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday it had detained 19 suspected Islamist militants planning attacks in the North Caucasus, TASS news agency reported.

Putin orders nuclear test preparations after Trump announces U.S. will resume testing. Russia vows proportionate response to American nuclear program moves.

The Russian leader said Moscow could return to nuclear testing if the U.S. begins testing its own arsenal.