Russia Tests Satan II ICBM, Putin Claims Unmatched Global Power
TL;DR
Russia test-fired its new heavy ICBM, the Sarmat (Satan II), with Putin declaring it the most powerful missile in the world and saying it will enter service by year’s end; the launch highlights Moscow’s drive to modernize its nuclear triad as relations with the West evolve and arms-controls contexts shift after a key pact expired.
- Putin hails Russia's test launch of new ICBM known as Satan II, calls it "most powerful missile in the world" CBS News
- Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year Reuters
- Putin Vows to Deploy Sarmat Missile After Succesful Test Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine war live: Russia tests new missile and claims it could be used this year The Independent
- Russia Slates Sarmat ICBM Deployment for Late 2026 The Moscow Times
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