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Putin to hint at nuclear war by displaying 'doomsday' plane at parade.
May 6, 2022 8:55 PM
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Russia's annual May 9 Victory Day parade will include a flight by the Il-80 "doomsday" command and control plane, which would carry Russia's top brass in the event of a nuclear war, Russia's Defense Ministry said, as cited by Reuters. The plane will take part in a Victory Day parade for the first time since 2010. The parade will also feature supersonic fighters and Tu-160 strategic bombers.

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