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Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the strategic military advantage of Russia's nuclear submarines that can operate undetected beneath the Arctic ice, beyond radar detection. He highlighted the Arctic's critical role in Russia's defense and global shipping routes due to melting ice. Russia currently operates a fleet of Borei-class nuclear submarines equipped with Bulava ballistic missiles, with ongoing construction of additional vessels. Concurrently, Russia conducted naval exercises in the Baltic Sea, including anti-submarine drills, underscoring its focus on securing Arctic and Baltic regions amid geopolitical tensions. The US has deployed nuclear submarines near Russia, intensifying the strategic competition. Putin's remarks followed his call for expanding Russia's submarine fleet to maintain sovereignty and regional stability. (Updated 24 Aug 2025, 01:23 IST; source: link)