russia\u2019s use of threats involving “the latest nuclear weapons, which have no equal,” is a key part of its foreign policy during the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
\u25fd\ufe0f The kremlin\u2019s most hyped weapon is the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, which russian propagandists claim could “drown Britain” and “destroy Washington”. However, reality shows that russia’s nuclear power is largely a myth.<\/p>\n
\u25fd\ufe0f Since its development, there has been only one successful test of the Sarmat. After the most recent failed launch at Plesetsk, further testing could be delayed for a long time. If reports about an explosion in the underground launch silo are confirmed, it would mean the destruction of infrastructure, and russia doesn\u2019t have other test sites. As a result, the Sarmat is only nominally in combat service.<\/p>\n
The Sarmat\u2019s predecessor, the Bulava missile, is outdated and can\u2019t break through modern missile defense systems, making it less of a threat to the West. This shows that russia\u2019s nuclear power is much weaker than the kremlin wants the world to believe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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