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Nuclear strike survival for Russia, China leadership gets new US review

Strategic Command and intelligence agencies to evaluate the post-attack capabilities of the two nuclear powers

Published Mon, Jan 30, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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US intelligence agencies and the Pentagon's Strategic Command are working on a new evaluation of whether the Russian and Chinese leadership could survive a nuclear strike and keep operating, even as President Donald Trump seeks to reshape relations with both nations.

The new study, ordered by Congress before Mr Trump took office, drew bipartisan support from members who harbour deep concern about China's increasing military boldness and distrust of Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions.

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