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According to experts, the Russian strategic missile system RS-28 "Sarmat" is capable of having a serious impact on the course of the armed conflict in Ukraine.
According to analyst Gabriel Honrada in an article published in the Chinese edition of Asia Times, the deployment of the RS-28 complex is capable of challenging existing global arms control systems, while complicating the logic of strategic deterrence.
In addition, according to the expert, the deployment of the Sarmat strategic missile system can affect both the Ukrainian crisis and the sphere of strategic stability in general. Honrada also stressed that Sarmat is evidence of a significant breakthrough in the field of Russian technologies for the production of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
The expert also noted that the declared characteristics of the Sarmat indicate the universality of this weapon, and also demonstrates Russia's ability to expand its nuclear arsenal despite numerous Western sanctions.
The columnist of the Chinese edition also notes that due to the armed conflict in Ukraine, the world has once again started talking about the threats of using nuclear weapons, and also began to realize the important role of having effective communication channels during crises.
Sarmat is a Russian strategic intercontinental missile system with a liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. The mass of such a rocket exceeds 200 tons. "Sarmat" is intended to replace the Voevoda missiles in service with the Russian Strategic Missile Forces.
