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Russia revives its nuclear armageddon project, Dead Hand

Montag, 28. September 2026 · 28 min

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Deep in Russia’s Ural Mountains lies a secret nuclear bunker, guarded by a gate that has never been seen before. Until now.

A Sunday Times joint investigation has revealed that the Cold War-era bunker, long thought to be dormant, is being revamped as President Putin seeks to arm the country against potential nuclear attack. So what does this mean for the West?

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Guest: John Mooney, investigations editor in Ireland, The Sunday Times.
Host: Luke Jones.
Producer: Micaela Arneson.
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Read more: Revealed: Putin is preparing a base for doomsday nuclear strikes (thetimes.com/world/europe/article/russia-dead-…)
Further listening: The descent into madness under Putin (pod.fo/e/3ec983)
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