US and Russia have 2,000 warheads ready for immediate launch
The U.S. and Russia each have over 2,000 weapons on dangerously high alert, ready to be launched immediately – within a decision window of just 4-8 minutes for each president – in the event of perceived attack.
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US and Russia have 2,000 warheads ready for immediate launch
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