Russia developing intercontinental nuclear-armed cruise missiles. Shows another video.
Opposition politician Aleksei Navalny: “For the 18th time in 18 years in power Putin has promised to business people to lower pressure on business. They’ll believe him. This time he definitely won’t disappoint.”
"It is capable of attacking over the North Pole or over the South Pole," Putin says."But that is not all."
Shows a video visualization of the Sarmat missle being launched.
Russia now developing its RS-28 Sarmat ICBM system.
In response, since the U.S. left the ABM treaty, Russia has been working on improving its strategic nuclear arsenal.
Says U.S. antimissile system is developing around the globe, particularly in Russia's immediate surroundings in Eastern Europe and Asia.
Says U.S. efforts to build missile-defense systems have undermined the foundations of START treaty on nuclear weapons.