Video does not show Russia conducting nuclear test despite missile launch claims

A viral social media post claimed that Russia tested nuclear weapons, showing a missile launch. However, the video actually depicted a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launch, not a nuclear test. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that strategic nuclear drills were underway, involving practice launches of nuclear-capable missiles. The drills are part of a broader exercise to review Russia's nuclear capabilities. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the missiles launched during the drills were not confirmed to carry nuclear payloads. The video shared online was from a legitimate military exercise, not a nuclear weapons test.