In this episode of Daniel Davis Deep Dive, I spoke with Alexander Mercouris about one of the most alarming weapons developments in recent memory: Russia’s nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile.
This missile is said to fly indefinitely, maneuver globally, and evade every defense system in existence. If true, it doesn’t just add to Russia’s nuclear arsenal—it fundamentally alters the balance of global security. A weapon that can loiter undetected over oceans or the Arctic and strike from any direction raises the risk of miscalculation to stratospheric levels.
Alexander and I explored how this breakthrough connects to the collapse of arms control treaties—from the INF Treaty to the looming expiration of New START. With no guardrails left, both Washington and Moscow are racing toward destabilizing technologies like Burevestnik and Poseidon. The result is a new nuclear arms race, more dangerous than anything we’ve seen since the Cold War.
This conversation is not about speculation—it’s about hard realities. I urge you to watch the full episode and consider what this means for America’s security, the war in Ukraine, and the future of global order.
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