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Kirov-Class: Russia's 'Nuclear' Battlecruisers are Finished
Summary and Key Points: The Russian Navy has decided not to modernize the Kirov-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser Pyotr Veliky, leaving only its sister ship, Admiral Nakhimov, to receive upgrades. The decision reflects the high maintenance costs, ongoing …