DEAD HAND - Russian Nuclear Counterattack Strategy

Cold War-era nuclear system resurfaces as Russian official warns of automatic retaliation if leadership is destroyed.
A chilling Cold War relic has re-entered the global spotlight after Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev referenced the infamous "Dead Hand" nuclear system in a warning to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Medvedev's statement came in response to Trump's recent call for Medvedev to "watch his words" after the Russian official criticized U.S. threats of tariffs and sanctions. Medvedev shot back on Wednesday, reminding Trump “how dangerous the famous ‘Dead Hand’ can be,” referring to Russia’s semi-automated nuclear command-and-control system designed to guarantee a retaliatory strike if Moscow’s leadership is annihilated.