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‘Most powerful’: What’s the Sarmat missile Russia has test-launched?
President Vladimir Putin claims the RS-28 Sarmat’s range is far beyond Western estimates.
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Russia conducted a test launch of its RS‑28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile on 12 May 2026 from an undisclosed site within the country. The launch is part of a broader effort to modernise Russia’s nuclear arsenal. President Vladimir Putin praised the test, asserting that the missile’s range exceeds Western estimates. He made the remarks shortly after stating that the fighting in Ukraine was approaching its conclusion.
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