General · 13 May 2026

Putin Says New Nuclear Missile Ready This Year

Russia prepares to deploy a new nuclear missile. Moscow confirmed its nuclear-capable Sarmat missile tested successfully on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin stated this intercontinental weapon will deploy this year, after a briefing from Sergei Karakayev, who leads strategic missile forces, on the trial's successful completion.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 May 2026 at 4:00

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