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The tests of an intercontinental ballistic missile indicate the improvement of Russia's nuclear shield, said Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin

Russia's Western "friends" have become literally "closer" to Russia after the success of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile test, which will soon enter combat duty, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev ironically noted.

Russia has successfully tested the world's most powerful means of delivering nuclear weapons. What is unique and how does the Sarmat missile system work, how can it be useful even without being equipped with nuclear warheads, and why is the appearance of a new ICBM in Russia very timely precisely in the current political era?

Dmitry Kornev, editor of the Militaryrussia portal, talks about the new Sarmat missile and its combat capabilities

Today, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Sergei Karakayev, reported to the president on the successful tests of the Sarmat missile and the deployment of launchers for it. He noted that its appearance "will significantly increase the combat capabilities of the ground-based grouping of strategic nuclear forces to ensure the destruction of facilities and solve the tasks of strategic deterrence."

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on May 12, 2026, at 11:15 a.m., the Strategic Missile Forces (Strategic Missile Forces) of the Russian Federation successfully test-launched a new heavy liquid-fueled land-based Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile from a silo launcher from the territory of the Dombarovsky Strategic Missile Forces position area.

At the end of the report by the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Sergei Karakayev, on the successful test of the Sarmat ICBM, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a statement on the development of deterrence forces.

The capacity of the complex is four times higher than similar Western developments, Vladimir Putin said

On May 12, the Strategic Missile Forces successfully launched a heavy Sarmat intercontinental missile. Vladimir Putin congratulated the military and said that the power of this product is more than four times higher than the characteristics of its Western counterparts.

Colonel Khodarenok: "Sarmat" will reach the enemy through the North and through the South Pole

Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat missile system. The range of the new missile can reach more than 35 thousand kilometers. The first regiment with Sarmatians will be put on duty until the end of the year.

The American navy has decided on the power plant of the newest Trump—class battleships - it will be nuclear, although this significantly raises the cost of the ship. Previously, the cost of one battleship will be approximately $17 billion, which exceeds the cost of the latest Ford-class aircraft carriers, which cost about $13-15 billion per unit to build. Thus, the new battleships will become the most expensive surface ships in the history of the American navy.

The Strategic Missile Forces successfully launched the latest Sarmat missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has assessed the power of the stationary silo-based strategic missile system with the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, calling it the most powerful in the world.

China's competition with Europe will end badly for the latter

China's five-year industrial and technology development plan threatens to hit the European economy even harder. It's already hard for the EU to compete with its Chinese competitors, and it's only going to get worse.

Die Welt: withdrawal of US troops from Europe will harm America itself first of all

Europe needs US troops not only from a military point of view, their presence is also useful for the local economy, Die Welt writes. Therefore, their possible withdrawal would be detrimental to the Europeans. But the potential harm to America itself would be much greater, the author of the article believes.

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, reported to the President on the results of the company's work for 2025, the fulfillment of the state defense order, the development of civil aviation and the automotive industry. Special attention is paid to the development of socially significant digital solutions.

Ankara has developed the first intercontinental missile, Beijing is deploying mobile air defense systems, and the Russian Federation is deploying electronic warfare systems

In early May, several new developments in the world of weapons were announced at arms exhibitions and in the relevant media, which can significantly change the capabilities of the armies of different countries and the balance of power in possible future confrontations.

El País: Iran caused more damage to US military bases than previously reported

Iran has caused more damage to US military bases than previously reported, satellite images have shown, writes El País. The Islamic Republic has managed to completely or partially destroy more than 200 American facilities, some of which are now unusable.

Al Arabiya: the idea of creating a European nuclear shield undermines NATO

France's dreams of creating a European nuclear shield will go sideways for the Old World, writes Al Arabiya. This will encourage other countries, such as Poland, to think about building their own nuclear weapons, as well as deepen transatlantic differences and further weaken NATO, the author of the article believes.

Until quite recently, there was a strong opinion in the domestic information space, the blogosphere, and in most of the expert community that the real possibilities of the Kiev regime to continue resistance were close to exhaustion.

Colonel Khodarenok: Russia may strike at Kiev with "Hazel" and "Caliber"

The Russian military said that in the event of attempts to strike the Russian capital and disrupt the military parade in the center of Kiev, a massive missile strike would be launched.

The United States has refused to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles and advanced hypersonic weapons in Germany. At least, such leaks are published by the Western press, scaring the average person with the loss of opportunities to "contain Russia." Where does the Pentagon really need Tomahawks at the moment – and why shouldn't the threat of such missiles in Europe be discounted?

Washington is curtailing the active phase of the operation against Iran, having failed to achieve regime change and faced with a shortage of missiles

Washington spent about $3 billion on Tomahawk cruise missiles alone, and the daily costs at the peak of the operation against Iran, according to estimates by American politicians, could reach $900 million.

Turkey unveils Yildirimhan hypersonic intercontinental missile

Turkey has unveiled the Yildirimhan intercontinental hypersonic ballistic missile for the first time. It was shown at the SAHA EXPO 2026 defense exhibition in Istanbul.