Russia's nuclear chief has emphasized the necessity of modernizing the country's nuclear shield in the coming years due to what he described as "colossal threats" to Russia's survival. The head of Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear corporation, highlighted the evolving global security landscape as a key factor driving the need for this upgrade. Russian President Vladimir Putin has affirmed that Russia maintains a reliable nuclear shield. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Russia is developing advanced nuclear weapons, including a missile called Orechnik, which is planned to be tested in Belarus in a nuclear version. Additionally, the United States has expressed concerns that Russia is building a nuclear weapon capable of destroying all satellites in orbit, underscoring the heightened tensions and strategic challenges in global nuclear security.