Russian "nuclear briefcase" has code-name Cheget. It is connected to the special communications system code-named Kavkaz, which "supports communication between senior government officials while they are making the decision whether to use nuclear weapons, and in its own turn is plugged into the special communication system Kazbek, which embraces all the individuals and agencies involved in command and control of the Strategic Nuclear Forces." It is usually assumed although not known with certainty that the nuclear briefcases are also issued to the Minister of Defense and Chief of General Staff of Russian Federation 12
