Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber in a tough message to the West ahead of election

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1. New Hampshire Union Leader

   Putin sends signal to West with flight on nuclear-capable bomber ↗ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

   Published Feb 21, 2024

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   MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin flew on a modernized Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber on Thursday, in a move likely to be seen in the West as a pointed reminder

2. LocalSYR

   Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber in a tough message to the West ahead of election ↗ (opens LocalSYR)

   Published Feb 21, 2024

   Same headline from 3 more outlets

   LocalSYR's feed description

   MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday took a co-pilot’s seat in a nuclear-capable strategic bomber on a flight that appeared aimed at bolstering his image ahead of next month’s election he’s all but certain to win.

3. Fox News

   Putin puts West on notice with flight on nuclear-capable bomber ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Feb 21, 2024

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   Moscow said Russian President Vladimir Putin flew on a Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber on Thursday, amid tensions with Ukraine, the U.S. and the West.

4. New York Times

   Putin Takes a Ride in a Nuclear-Capable Bomber ↗ (opens New York Times)

   Published Feb 21, 2024

   New York Times's feed description

   President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia appeared to be sending a pointed message to the West with his flight on the Tu-160M.

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