Russia is developing and introducing new hypersonic missile complexes, said Sergey Rudskoy, Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, in an interview with the Russian Defense Ministry's Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) newspaper.

According to Rudskoy, Russia is strengthening its strategic nuclear forces, too.

"Particular attention is paid to the development of strategic nuclear forces. This is a key element of deterring aggression against our country. The expansion of the combat capabilities of the nuclear triad continues on the account of new and modernized missile and strategic aviation complexes, nuclear submarine cruisers," Sergey Rudskoy said.