As of early 2025, Russia possesses approximately 5,459 nuclear warheads, making it the largest nuclear arsenal in the world .Here's a more detailed breakdown:Total warheads: ~5,459Deployed strategic warheads (on ICBMs, SLBMs, bombers): around 1,718 Reserve and non-deployed stockpile: the rest of the warheads are either in reserve or awaiting dismantlement.These numbers reflect a slight decline from past years but confirm that Russia remains one of the two superpowers holding the vast majority of the globe’s nuclear arsenal.
