‘Most powerful’: What’s the Sarmat missile Russia has test-launched?

Russia's Nuclear Capabilities at Center Stage: Putin's Claim Sparks Concerns. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a bold assertion about the capabilities of the RS-28 Sarmat, a highly advanced intercontinental ballistic missile. According to Putin, the missile's range far exceeds Western estimates, sparking concerns about the potential for a significant escalation in the global nuclear arms race. As tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate, experts are left to ponder the implications of Putin's claim and what it may mean for global security.

President Vladimir Putin claims the RS-28 Sarmat's range is far beyond Western estimates.