Putin: Russia's strategic nuclear forces in 'permanent' readiness

Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed on Thursday that his country will not allow any threats against it, emphasizing that Russia's strategic nuclear forces are in a state of 'permanent' readiness.

He said, "Russia will do its utmost to avoid a global confrontation, but at the same time, we will not allow anyone to threaten us. Our strategic forces are in a state of permanent readiness."

AFP