Putin Announces Plan To Deploy New Sarmat ICBMs

Reuters reports:

After a series of strident speeches in the runup to the anniversary of his invasion, Putin announced plans on Thursday to deploy new Sarmat multi-warhead intercontinental ballistic missiles this year.

Earlier this week he suspended Russia’s participation in the START nuclear arms control treaty. “As before, we will pay increased attention to strengthening the nuclear triad,” said Putin, referring to nuclear missiles based on land, sea and in the air.

“We will continue mass production of air-based hypersonic Kinzhal systems and will start mass supplies of sea-based Zircon hypersonic missiles,” Putin said in the remarks issued by the Kremlin early on Thursday.

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President Putin says Russia will boost its nuclear forces, begin mass deliveries of Zirkon hypersonic missiles and also deploy Sarmat ICBMs this year as Moscow’s conflict with Ukraine enters its 365th day

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