Russia is continuing to strengthen its nuclear forces, with President Vladimir Putin announcing the mass production of air-based hypersonic Kinzhal systems and the mass supplies of sea-based Zircon hypersonic missiles. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Moscow soon, potentially to strengthen ties between the two countries. The implications of the visit are still unknown, but it is clear that the two countries are looking to increase their cooperation in the face of heightened tensions in the region.
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Russia attempted to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile, the SARMAT missile, nicknamed the Satan II, on February 18th. The US was notified of the test in advance and did not view it as an anomaly or a threat. The failed launch is believed to be part of Russia's efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal, and the US has expressed its commitment to extending the New START treaty with Russia.