Putin says Russia has tested new nuclear-capable missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the missile while meeting his top military general. Picture: Russian Presidential Press Office/AP

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defences, inching closer to deploying it in combat, President Vladimir Putin has said.

In video released by the Kremlin on Sunday, Mr Putin, dressed in camouflage fatigues, could be seen meeting with senior Russian military figures.