It doesn't fire missiles nor has warheads: the "nuclear arsenal" that keeps Putin indispensable
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It doesn't fire missiles nor has warheads: the "nuclear arsenal" that keeps Putin indispensable

SAPO Notícias3 September 2026 at 15:39

The Russian geopolitical strategy described in the article does not involve traditional missiles or warheads, but rather a form of soft nuclear power based on the state company Rosatom. This company operates as an international influence tool that makes Vladimir Putin indispensable in various contexts.

Rosatom is described as a state-owned giant that builds nuclear power plants in several countries. Additionally, it supplies nuclear fuel and related technology, functioning as a complete service provider in the nuclear sector.

The company also provides Russian experts for international projects and, in some cases, even finances and controls the very infrastructure it builds. This level of involvement allows Russia to maintain a prolonged strategic presence in partner countries.

Through this approach, Rosatom becomes a foreign policy instrument that goes far beyond the simple sale of nuclear technology, creating dependencies that consolidate Russia's position in the international arena.

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