Russian State Nuclear Corporation: Russia should further improve its nuclear defense system.

On August 21, RIA Novosti reported that Alexei Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state atomic energy corporation, said that considering the huge threats facing Russia's nuclear defense system, Russia should further improve its nuclear defense system in the coming years. Likhachev mentioned that in the current geopolitical situation, Russia faces significant threats to its survival. The nuclear defense system, like a sword, is the guarantee of Russia's sovereignty. Likhachev said, "The nuclear defense system should be improved in the coming years."