US EditionKremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
The 9M730 Burevestnik, tested over a 14,000 km flight, is designed to evade all missile defenses and strengthen Russia's nuclear deterrent, President Putin said.
- Russia successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile on October 21, which can evade any defense system, according to President Vladimir Putin.
- General Valery Gerasimov stated that the missile traveled 14,000 km and was airborne for about 15 hours during the test.
- Putin remarked that the weapon is unique and claimed its testing has concluded, preparing for deployment infrastructure.
- Russia and the United States own about 87% of the world's nuclear weapons, with Russia holding 5,459 warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists.
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Russia defended on Monday its test of a nuclear missile that it claims cannot be stopped for air defenses, insisting that its determination to look after its security interests.The statements by Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, arise after the U.S. and European countries increased pressure on President Vladimir Putin to negotiate the end of the invasion of Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Putin should focus on achieving a peace …
Kremlin Says Its Test of a Nuclear-Powered Missile Reflects Security Concerns
A Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests.
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Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
A Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests.
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