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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Putin Says Russia Will Deploy 'Most Powerful' Nuclear Missile This Year
Caption: Putin Says Russia Will Deploy ‘Most Powerful’ Nuclear Missile This Year. Vladimir Putin said Russia plans to deploy its new Sarmat nuclear missile system before the end of the year. Putin described the Sarmat missile as the world’s “most powerful” nuclear weapon, claiming it can bypass current and future missile defence systems. Russian state television broadcast footage of missile force commander Sergei Karakayev reporting what he described as a successful test launch. According to the Kremlin, the Sarmat missile has a range of more than 35,000 kilometres and a destructive capability far beyond Western equivalents. The deployment follows years of delays and technical setbacks tied to Russia’s nuclear modernisation programme. Western analysts have previously questioned some of the Kremlin’s claims about the missile’s true capabilities. Putin has repeatedly referenced Russia’s nuclear arsenal since the start of the war in Ukraine, often warning against deeper Western involvement. The announcement came as the Kremlin also released footage appearing aimed at countering reports that Putin has increased security measures and spends extended periods in bunkers. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Vladimir Putin,Russia,Sarmat missile,nuclear weapons,Sergei Karakayev,Ukraine war,military,nuclear deterrence,global tensions,defense
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