Putin Calls for Resumption of Missile Production

President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday Russia's intention to resume the production of short and medium-range land-based missiles, ending a self-imposed moratorium. His comments were made during a meeting of the Russian Security Council, indicating a strategic shift in military policy.

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia needed to resume production of short and medium range land-based missiles, ending a self-imposed moratorium on making such missiles.

Putin made the comments at a meeting of the Russian Security Council.