Putin hails Russia's test launch of new ICBM known
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Russia's test of Sarmat ICBM 'to compensate for international embarrassment,' expert says
Russia has allegedly conducted a successful test of its nuclear-capable RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), following a series of failed launches that exposed weaknesses behind Moscow's repeated nuclear threats.
EADaily, May 12th, 2026. A successful launch of the newest Sarmat rocket was carried out. Today, on May 12, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces) reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin Sergey Karakaev.
Russia has announced that its long-delayed RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), better known in the West as “Satan-II”, will enter operational deployment by the end of this year. Strategic Missile Forces commander Sergei Karakayev reportedly informed Russian President Vladimir Putin that the launch was successful,
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