Russia fires new intercontinental ballistic missile amid rising tensions with West
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia fires new intercontinental ballistic missile amid rising tensions with West

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a new intercontinental ballistic missile being tested will make the West "think twice" before harbouring aggressive intentions. Key points: The Sarmat launch comes at a moment of extreme tension over the war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin boasts says the ICBM can evade missile defences The missile test follows years of design and funding delays The test launch of the Sarmat missile comes amid soaring tensions between Moscow and the West over the Russian military action in Ukraine and underlines the Kremlin's emphasis on the country's nuclear forces. "The Sarmat is the most powerful missile that has the highest range in the world, and it will significantly bolster the capability of the country's strategic nuclear forces," Russia's defence ministry said in a statement. Dmitry Rogozin, the head of the state Roscosmos agency that oversees the missile factory building the Sarmat, described Wednesday's test as a "present to NATO" in a comment on his messaging app channel.

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Putin challenges the West to a 'high-tech missile DUEL': President suggests giving advance notice of a hypersonic Oreshnik attack to see 'if they can stop it in time' during annual news conference
4 days, 17 hours ago

Putin challenges the West to a 'high-tech missile DUEL': President suggests giving advance notice of a hypersonic Oreshnik attack to see 'if they can stop it in time' during annual news conference

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has challenged the West to a 'high-tech missile duel' as the Russian president suggests he might give advance notice of a hypersonic missile attack to see if the West can stop it. During his annual news conference and call-in show, Putin mockingly challenged Ukraine's western allies to a 'high-tech duel', suggesting that Moscow could give advance notice of …

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says
1 week ago

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says

Hindustan Times  

By Lidia Kelly Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says -Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans maximum-range launches and may increase testing in response to growing external threats, a senior Russian military commander said on Monday. In a clear warning that Russia will respond if it deems its …

US warns Russia may use new 'lethal missile' against Ukraine again in 'coming days'
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1 week, 6 days ago

US warns Russia may use new 'lethal missile' against Ukraine again in 'coming days'

India TV News  

Washington: A US intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in "coming days," a US official said on Wednesday. That strike also came soon after President Joe Biden agreed to loosen restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American-made longer-range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory, and just one day after …

Russia has used Putin’s Oreshnik missile for the first time. Why now?
2 weeks ago

Russia has used Putin’s Oreshnik missile for the first time. Why now?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Russian President Vladimir Putin makes …

Russia has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities?
2 weeks ago

Russia has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities?

Associated Press  

The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge fireballs pierced the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. Putin said the missile was called the “Oreshnik” — Russian for “hazelnut tree.” A look at the weapon, how it fits into Moscow’s battle plan …

Russia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missile for first time: Its key capabilities
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missile for first time: Its key capabilities

India Today  

The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge fireballs pierced the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. Putin said the missile was called the “Oreshnik” — Russian for “hazelnut tree.” A look at the weapon, how it fits into Moscow’s battle plan …

Lavrov says Russia ready to defend itself through 'any means', urges West to take missile attacks 'seriously'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lavrov says Russia ready to defend itself through 'any means', urges West to take missile attacks 'seriously'

Firstpost  

While he insisted that Russia doesn’t want to escalate the situation and wants to ‘avoid any misunderstanding’ with Washington and its partners, Lavrov warned that ‘we will send additional messages if they don’t draw necessary conclusions’ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said he hopes the West took “seriously” Moscow’s recent use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine, and …

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 29, 2024 13:55 IST - 6 MINS READ A surreal atmosphere currently loiters over Europe: a strange disconnect between festive preparations and the content of TV news bulletins and posts on social media. The day after Biden’s pronouncement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, eager to burnish Britain’s reputation as the US’ most stalwart ally, declared he would …

Putin threatens to target Kyiv ‘decision-making centres’ with new missile
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin threatens to target Kyiv ‘decision-making centres’ with new missile

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin has threatened to …

Putin in Kazakhstan: Russia can target ‘decision-making centres’ in Ukraine over ATACMS attacks
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin in Kazakhstan: Russia can target ‘decision-making centres’ in Ukraine over ATACMS attacks

Firstpost  

Putin said that the decision-making centres in Kyiv could fall target to Russia’s new Oreshnik missiles that have the capacity to travel “around three kilometres per second” Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that launching a barrage of missile attacks against Ukraine was Moscow’s way of “responding” to Kyiv’s use of Western weapons. ‘Russia to target decision-making centres’ Putin …

Charred remains of Vladimir Putin's 8,370mph hypersonic Oreshnik missile retrieved by Ukraine after despot's boasts that 'no one in the world has such weapons'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Charred remains of Vladimir Putin's 8,370mph hypersonic Oreshnik missile retrieved by Ukraine after despot's boasts that 'no one in the world has such weapons'

Daily Mail  

The charred remains of Putin's hypersonic Oreshnik missile have been retrieved by Ukraine after the despot boasted that 'no one in the world has such weapons'. Fragments of a rocket which struck Dnipro on November 21 are seen at a center for forensic analysis in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, November 24 Pieces of the nuclear-capable weapon were found scorched …

Ukraine-Russia war: What is an intercontinental ballistic missile and how many does Russia have?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia war: What is an intercontinental ballistic missile and how many does Russia have?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Initally, Ukraine suggested an intercontinental ballistic missile had been …

Russia’s Ballistic Missile Attack on Ukraine Is an Alarming First
1 month ago

Russia’s Ballistic Missile Attack on Ukraine Is an Alarming First

Wired  

Two days ago, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a change in the country's policy for employing nuclear weapons in conflict. Then, on Thursday, Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a new type of ballistic missile capable of one day delivering multiple nuclear warheads to distant targets with little warning. In a rare televised statement Thursday, Putin said he …

What do we know about Putin’s ‘experimental’ ballistic missile?
1 month ago

What do we know about Putin’s ‘experimental’ ballistic missile?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin has claimed Moscow …

Putin: Russia to Use Experimental Missile Again After Ukraine Strike
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1 month ago

Putin: Russia to Use Experimental Missile Again After Ukraine Strike

Deccan Chronicle  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will continue to use an experimental missile after it was employed in a strike against Ukraine. The announcement came following reports of a powerful missile attack launched by Russia, which targeted Ukrainian infrastructure. The missile, which has been described as a new, advanced weapon, is believed to be part of Russia's strategy …

Vladimir Putin pledges more ‘Oreshnik’ ballistic missile strikes amid Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Will continue depending on…’
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1 month ago

Vladimir Putin pledges more ‘Oreshnik’ ballistic missile strikes amid Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Will continue depending on…’

Live Mint  

President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russia will continue to test its newly developed Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat conditions, with a stock of missiles ready for use. The missile, which was used for the first time in an attack on Ukraine, is a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Russia stating that the missile's deployment was prompted by …

Russia will keep testing new ‘Oreshnik’ missile, Putin says
1 month ago

Russia will keep testing new ‘Oreshnik’ missile, Putin says

CNN  

CNN — President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia will continue to test and start mass-producing the hypersonic ballistic missile that it fired at Ukraine Thursday. Putin’s comments come a day after Russia fired the “Oreshnik” missile – which contains multiple warheads – at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, saying in a video …

After striking Ukraine with Oreshnik missile, Putin orders continued tests, serial production of weapon
1 month ago

After striking Ukraine with Oreshnik missile, Putin orders continued tests, serial production of weapon

Firstpost  

A day after firing hypersonic missile on Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that Moscow would carry out more tests of Oreshnik missile in “combat conditions” and ordered its serial production A day after firing hypersonic missile on Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that Moscow would carry out more …

Russia's hits Ukraine's Dnipro with hypersonic ballistic missile in response to ATACM attack: What it means
1 month ago

Russia's hits Ukraine's Dnipro with hypersonic ballistic missile in response to ATACM attack: What it means

Op India  

In what would be the first use of such a potent nuclear-capable weapon in the more than 1,000-day war Ukraine Air Force claimed on Thursday that Russia had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile towards the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, responded to the Ukrainian Air Force’s allegations by saying that Russia launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic …

Not an ICBM: What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile that Russia fired against Ukraine?
1 month ago

Not an ICBM: What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile that Russia fired against Ukraine?

Firstpost  

Russia on Thursday fired a missile at Ukraine’s Dnipro area, prompting Kyiv to say it was an intercontinental ballistic missile. On Thursday, after Ukraine accused Russia of firing a longer-range intercontinental ballistic missile — a first during this long war — Russian President Vladimir Putin in an address to his countrymen and the world confirmed that Moscow had fired an …

Russia's Vladimir Putin threatens to strike UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates
1 month ago

Russia's Vladimir Putin threatens to strike UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to strike the UK with a new ballistic missile which he used in Ukraine amid the ongoing war between the two countries, reported news agency PA Media. Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the UK with the use of a new ballistic missile The UK government issued a statement condemning Vladimir Putin for escalating the …

Putin Says Russia Fired Ballistic Missile At Ukraine, Warns 'More Could Follow'
1 month ago

Putin Says Russia Fired Ballistic Missile At Ukraine, Warns 'More Could Follow'

ABP News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow struck a Ukrainian military facility with a new medium-range, hypersonic ballistic missile, known as "Oreshnik" and warned that more could follow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called out the use of the new missile saying it amounted to a "clear and severe escalation" in the war and called for strong worldwide condemnation. Initially, Kyiv …

Russia sends ballistic warning
1 month ago

Russia sends ballistic warning

ABC  

Luke Siddham-Dundon: Russia has again sent a strong warning to Ukraine's nuclear-powered backers. Kathleen O'Connor: In Ukraine's south-east, the city of Dnipro has become a testing ground for a new Russian weapon. But later, in a televised address, Russia's President Vladimir Putin claimed it was a new medium-range non-nuclear hypersonic missile. Kathleen O'Connor: It comes after the US and UK …

What do we know about Russia’s new ballistic missile, Oreshnik?
1 month ago

What do we know about Russia’s new ballistic missile, Oreshnik?

Al Jazeera  

Moscow says the Oreshnik, a nuclear-capable weapon, was used in an attack on Ukraine amid escalating tensions. The Pentagon said it is based on the “RS-26 Rubezh” intercontinental ballistic missile. “The main message is that the reckless decisions and actions of Western countries, which produce missiles, supply them to Ukraine, and subsequently take part in carrying out strikes on Russian …

Analysis: Russia’s nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from the Cold War doctrine of deterrence
1 month ago

Analysis: Russia’s nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from the Cold War doctrine of deterrence

CNN  

CNN — Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Thursday is the latest escalation in the Ukraine war. “To my knowledge, yes, it’s the first time MIRV has been used in combat,” Hans Kristensen, the director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, said. Video Ad Feedback Video appears to show the moment of impact …

Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO
1 month ago

Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO

Associated Press  

The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO. Matthew Savill, director of military sciences at the Royal United Services Institute, noted that the missile used Thursday has a range “way beyond any of that seen in this conflict …

Putin says Russia tested new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine
Top News
1 month ago

Putin says Russia tested new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Kyiv: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine on Thursday, and warned that Moscow could use it against countries that have allowed Kyiv to use their missiles to strike Russia. Putin said in a nationwide TV address that the Russian strike on Ukraine on Thursday came in response …

Viral video claims Russian official told ‘to remain silent’ on ICBM strike on Ukraine
1 month ago

Viral video claims Russian official told ‘to remain silent’ on ICBM strike on Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova allegedly received a phone call during a press conference on Thursday, where “higher officials” instructed her to not speak about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by Moscow during an attack on Ukraine, Kyiv Post reported. ICBM attack on Ukraine Ukraine on Thursday alleged that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight targeting …

What is intercontinental ballistic missile that Ukraine claims Russia fired?
1 month ago

What is intercontinental ballistic missile that Ukraine claims Russia fired?

Firstpost  

Ukraine’s air force has accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region overnight on its city of Dnipro. Experts say the choice of Moscow’s strike and the alleged use of the powerful long-range weapon could be a ‘message’ for the West Ukraine says Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in its central-eastern city of Dnipro overnight, …

Russia fires nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time: What is ICBM
Top News
1 month ago

Russia fires nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time: What is ICBM

Live Mint  

In yet another sign of an escalating war between the two countries which has been going on for over 1,000 days, Russia on Thursday fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, for the first time. The development comes just two days after Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine that formally lowers the threshold for Moscow's use of nuclear weapons, …

Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, claims Kyiv
Top News
1 month ago

Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, claims Kyiv

Hindustan Times  

Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine, marking the first use of such a powerful, nuclear-capable weapon in the ongoing conflict, Reuters quoted Ukraine's air force. Russian missile attack Intercontinental ballistic missiles are strategic weapons primarily designed to carry nuclear warheads and form a key part of Russia's nuclear deterrent. Russia also launched a Kinzhal hypersonic …

Russia Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile At Ukraine For First Time
1 month ago

Russia Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile At Ukraine For First Time

ABP News  

Ukraine on Thursday said that Russia has fired intercontinental ballistic missile at the country for the first time since its inception. Western Official Denies Ukraine Claim Shortly after the Ukrainian allegations, Western official have denied the claim that Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile. "It was instead a ballistic missile, which was aimed at Dnipro, in Ukraine’s southeast," a …

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop
1 month ago

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop

Associated Press  

The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday in response to Kyiv’s use this week of American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into Russia, President Vladimir Putin said. “We believe that we have the right to use our weapons against military facilities of the countries that allow to use their weapons against our facilities,” …

November 21, 2024 - Russia-Ukraine news
54 years, 11 months ago

November 21, 2024 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

A view shows a site of a Russian missile strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, on November 21. Mykola Synelnykov/Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia carried out a strike with a “ballistic missile with a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead” with a medium range on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Here’s what else you need to know: Putin’s warning: “We consider …

Vladimir Putin says Russia fired new mid-range ballistic missile at Ukraine
1 month ago

Vladimir Putin says Russia fired new mid-range ballistic missile at Ukraine

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a new "hypersonic" mid-range ballistic missile was used in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. In a televised address, Mr Putin said Russia carried out "testing in combat conditions of one of the newest Russian mid-range missile systems". Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made missiles at a Russian military facility Photo shows A …

What is RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile or ICBM, range and can Russians really launch it?
1 month ago

What is RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile or ICBM, range and can Russians really launch it?

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a major development, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday. Intercontinental ballistic missiles are strategic weapons designed to deliver nuclear warheads and are an important part of Russia's nuclear deterrent. RS-26 Rubezh missile According to Defence Express, the RS-26 "Rubezh" missile is designed for delivering nuclear warheads. Range of RS-26 Rubezh …

Russian ballistic missile allegedly targets Ukraine’s Dnipro: Video sparks global concern | WATCH
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1 month ago

Russian ballistic missile allegedly targets Ukraine’s Dnipro: Video sparks global concern | WATCH

India TV News  

A video has been released showing what is believed to be a Russian missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Video of the suspected missile launch emerged A video posted online showed a bright light in the sky, reportedly capturing an RS-26 intercontinental ballistic missile being launched from Russia. Specifications : 12 metres long, weighing 36 tons : 12 …

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with new intermediate ballistic missile
Top News
1 month ago

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with new intermediate ballistic missile

Al Jazeera  

President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces have fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, in response to Kyiv’s use this week of US and UK-made missiles in attacks on targets in Russia. In a televised address, President Vladimir Putin said Russia had tested a hypersonic intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine in response to the aggressive actions of …

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine
Trending News
1 month ago

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine

NPR  

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine toggle caption Latin America News Agency/Reuters KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a TV speech Thursday, warning that the Kremlin could use it against military installations of countries that have allowed Ukraine to use their missiles …

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war
1 month ago

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war

LA Times  

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Thursday, rescue workers put out a fire of a burning house damaged by a Russian strike on Dnipro, Ukraine. The attack comes in a week when tensions have repeatedly soared, as the U.S. eased restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American-made longer-range missiles inside Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered …

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral
1 month ago

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral

India Today  

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Thursday received a phone call in the middle of a press conference where she was allegedly instructed by her higher authorities to not speak about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by Moscow during an attack on Ukraine. In a theatrical presentation likely designed to strike fear into the hearts of naive …

The US has reportedly approved Ukraine's use of long-range missile systems — but will it make a difference in Vladimir Putin's war?
1 month ago

The US has reportedly approved Ukraine's use of long-range missile systems — but will it make a difference in Vladimir Putin's war?

ABC  

Ukraine's ability to strike deep into the heart of Russian territory to target supply lines and infrastructure could mean the difference between an ongoing war and the end of Vladimir Putin's invasion. Despite no official comment from the White House, widespread reports in the United States claim the Biden administration will allow Ukraine's army to use long-range missile weapons supplied …

Putin warns US, says letting Ukraine use long-range missiles could escalate war
1 month ago

Putin warns US, says letting Ukraine use long-range missiles could escalate war

India Today  

The decision by the Biden administration to allow Ukrainian forces to use long range American-made missile to target Russia marks a new round of tension in the Ukraine-Russia war, Kremlin said. US President-elect Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr, has also claimed that recent aid to Ukraine by the Biden administration is an attempt to start "World War III". This …

Putin's nuclear show of strength to Trump: Kremlin leader wastes no time rolling out terrifying ICBM missiles for war games hours after The Don's re-election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin's nuclear show of strength to Trump: Kremlin leader wastes no time rolling out terrifying ICBM missiles for war games hours after The Don's re-election

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has staged a show of nuclear strength amid Donald Trump's re-election as he rolled out a terrifying Yars intercontinental ballistic missile. The latest drills follow Trump's re-election amid deep strains in relations between Russia and the NATO countries over Putin's war against Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has staged a show of nuclear strength amid Donald Trump's re-election as he …

Putin rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has staged a mock nuclear war, launching scores of missiles capable of unleashing a 'massive' strike in a stark warning to the West. The major new exercises spanned Russia, with Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launches from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the northwest to the Kura test range in Kamchatka in the far east. Nuclear-powered submarines, a …

Nuclear Simulations: Russia Tests Missiles at Massive Scale to Simulate Nuclear Response
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuclear Simulations: Russia Tests Missiles at Massive Scale to Simulate Nuclear Response

India Today  

Russia conducted a series of missile tests over thousands of miles, simulating a massive nuclear response to an enemy first strike. The exercise involved Russia's full nuclear triad of ground-, sea- and air-launched missiles. The purpose of the drill was to practice delivering a 'massive nuclear strike by strategic offensive forces in response to a nuclear strike by the enemy'.

Russia tests nuclear unit as it rolls out ballistic missiles in latest threat to West
2 months ago

Russia tests nuclear unit as it rolls out ballistic missiles in latest threat to West

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Russia President Putin Putin said …

Putin says to counter US missile deployment in Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says to counter US missile deployment in Germany

China Daily  

ST. PETERSBURG -- Russia will take corresponding countermeasures if the United States deploys long-range weapons in Germany, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. "If the US implements such plans, we will consider giving up the previously assumed unilateral moratorium on the deployment of medium and short-range strike weapons, including increasing the capabilities of the coastal troops of our Navy," Putin …

Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany

Associated Press  

Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a naval parade in St Petersburg, Putin vowed “mirror measures” after the U.S. earlier this month announced that it will start deploying the weapons in 2026, to affirm its commitment to …

What is Russia’s mysterious new space weapon?
8 months, 1 week ago

What is Russia’s mysterious new space weapon?

Live Mint  

Washington was abuzz on February 14th with news of a mysterious Russian space weapon. There are essentially three options: a “pop-up” nuclear weapon designed to destroy satellites, which would be stationed on the ground and launched only when it was about to be used; a nuclear weapon that would be stationed in orbit; or a nuclear-powered satellite which would not …

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