Putin hails Russia’s test launch of ‘most powerful missile in the world’

Russian leader says the nuclear-capable Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year.

‘Most powerful in the world’: Putin hails Russia's launch of Sarmat ballistic missile

The Sarmat — designated “Satan II” in the West — is meant to replace about 40 Soviet-built Voyevoda missiles.

Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable 'Satan II' Missile With 35,000 km Range

Putin said Sarmat is capable of suborbital flight, giving it a range of more than 35,000 kilometers (21,700 miles) and an extended capability to penetrate any prospective missile defenses.

Russia tests long-range missile after U.S. nuclear treaty expires

The ending of the New START agreement in February formally released the world's two largest nuclear powers from a raft of restrictions.

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war

Says that stopping Iran's 'nuclear program' outweighs Americans' economic pain

By Reuters

Russia Successfully Tests Troubled SATAN II, Will Enter Combat By Year's End

Russia Successfully Tests Troubled SATAN II, Will Enter Combat By Year's End Russia on Tuesday announced that it has successfully completed a test of the "Sarmat" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a new 'doomsday' weapon which has had a troubled roll out and development, but which has not yet been fully deployed as part of Russia's military arsenal.  While in 2023 the cutting edge heavy missile was reportedly put on 'combat alert' - according to some headlines at the ti...

By Tyler Durden

Sikorski says only recognition of failed war aims will force Putin to negotiate

Russia no longer has the capacity for large-scale escalation and lacks the resources for confrontation with NATO, but only the recognition by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that his war objectives against Ukraine have failed will push him toward real negotiations.