Putin takes co-pilot’s seat during flight of nuclear-capable bomber
Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken the co-pilot’s seat in a nuclear-capable strategic bomber on a flight that appeared to be aimed at bolstering his image ahead of an election next month he is all but certain to win.
Mr Putin’s 30-minute flight in a Tu-160M supersonic strategic bomber also seemed to be intended to send a reminder of Russia’s nuclear might amid soaring tensions with the West over fighting in Ukraine.
