Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that Moscow is "ready" to negotiate a new arms control treaty with the United States View 3 Images Putin says Russia is preparing to field new weapons (Image: Getty)

In a chilling development, Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia has tested a "new kind of weapon". Speaking at a press conference in Tajikistan, the Russian leader revealed his nation's ongoing efforts to develop and test new nuclear weapons. ‌

Putin also expressed hope that Moscow and Washington would agree to extend the 2010 New START arms reduction treaty for another year after its expiration in February. This agreement restricts each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers. ‌

Last month, US President Donald

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