Medvedev: Russia’s Nuclear Triad Ready but God Forbid

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia maintains its nuclear triad in proper condition but warned against the catastrophic consequences of its potential use. "God forbid we ever witness such events, but we cannot exclude them and we must prepare for them. That is exactly why our country has a nuclear strategic triad, and it is maintained, as they say, in proper condition,” Dmitry Medvedev said. Nuclear Tensions and Global Risks Dmitry Medvedev noted that contradictions surrounding nuclear weapons remain extremely tense, particularly in light of the current situation in the Middle East.