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Russian President Vladimir Putin said March 1 his military has tested several new nuclear weapons, including a cruise missile he said has an unlimited range and can bypass any missile defense system.

He spoke to lawmakers in a state-of-the-nation address ahead of the country’s March 18 election. Putin is serving his third term as president and is widely expected to win another six years in office.

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