Vladimir Putin Announces Nuclear Exercise

JAKARTA - Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a new strategic nuclear exercise. High-ranking officials will review the launch control of ballistic missiles and nuclear cruises.

"Today we are back doing strategic deterrence training," Putin said in a video released by the Kremlin.

"We will draw up officials' actions to control the use of nuclear weapons by launching practical ballistic and cruise missiles," Putin said.

Putin said Russia would not take part in any 'competitive' weapons, but Moscow needed to prepare its nuclear powers for use.