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The Belgorod during a sea trial in 2021.

The Belgorod during a sea trial in 2021.

MOSCOW – The Poseidon is one of six new strategic weapons announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018. It is a monstrously large torpedo that military experts say could cause “nuclear tsunamis.” And of course, such a gigantic torpedo also includes an immense submarine. That is the Belgorod, which was recently received by the Russian navy.

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