Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled details of Russia’s next-generation missile arsenal, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik, Sarmat, Poseidon, Kinzhal, and Burevestnik systems. Moscow claims the new weapons can bypass existing and future missile defense systems, with the Sarmat missile reportedly capable of striking targets over 35,000 kilometers away. Putin said Russia accelerated development after the U.S. withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2002. The announcement comes amid rising global tensions over the Iran crisis and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, sparking fresh concerns across NATO and Western defense circles over nuclear escalation and strategic stability.
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