#STRATDELA

On the subject of the rumours regarding the ‘DEAD HAND REACTIVATION’. 1) Nothing new is happening; the automated battle management systems for strategic nuclear forces are being developed and upgraded consistently and continuously, taking into account new technologies, new challenges and threats, and the need for redundancy and backup across all command circuits. 2) National report of the Russian Federation to the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: The Military Doctrine and the Basic Principles of State Policy clearly state that the decision to use nuclear weapons is taken by the President of the Russian Federation. Overall, the Russian Federation ensures decisive human involvement and judgment in the field of nuclear weapons on an ongoing basis, including strict control at the level of the country’s highest military and political leadership. Against the backdrop of technological progress, this approach remains an absolute constant. 3) If necessary, nukes will certainly reach their targets, under any circumstances.