Russia's nuclear arsenal is one of the largest in the world, consisting of approximately 6,375 nuclear warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists. This arsenal includes a variety of delivery systems, such as intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers.
The control of Russia's nuclear arsenal is centralized under the authority of the President of Russia. The President has the sole authority to authorize the use of nuclear weapons, although there are specific protocols and procedures in place for the delegation of this authority in case the President is incapacitated.
