Putin hails Russia’s test launch of ‘most powerful missile in the world’
Summary
Russia test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile called the Sarmat, which President Vladimir Putin said is the world’s most powerful missile. The missile is nuclear-capable, can fly very long distances, and is designed to evade missile defense systems. This test took place amid the end of a key nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States.Key Facts
- Russia successfully tested the Sarmat missile, which is nuclear-capable and carries a powerful warhead.
- President Putin said its nuclear warhead is over four times stronger than any Western missile’s warhead.
- The missile can fly over 35,000 km (21,750 miles) and can bypass existing and future missile defenses.
- The Sarmat is intended to replace around 40 older Soviet-built missiles called Voyevoda.
- Development of the Sarmat started in 2011 and it had only one successful test before this latest launch.
- The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the US, New START, expired in February 2024.
- Russia and the US have accused each other of not following the rules of the expired treaty.
- President Trump wants China to join future nuclear arms control talks, but China has rejected this idea.
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