One of the Russian panelists said that New York City would be 'completely gone with one rocket.'
The U.S., Canada and Western European nations quickly implemented severe sanctions targeting the Russian economy and members of Russia's elite. NATO countries have also sent billions of dollars in weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as its forces continue to repel the invaders. After two months of war, the Russians have failed to conquer any major Ukrainian city, and Kyiv's government remains in place.
"This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure Russia's security from external threats and provide food for thought for those who, in the heat of frenzied aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country," Putin said Wednesday after the Sarmat test.
When the Russian leader announced the invasion of Ukraine in February, he warned Western nations that any effort to get in his way would"lead you to such consequences that you have never encountered in your history." A few days later, Putin ordered Russia's nuclear forces to be put on high alert. Russian President Vladimir Putin this week touted the test launch of an intercontinental missile. Above, an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile vehicle during rehearsals on April 18 for the Victory Day Military Parade in Alabino, outside of Moscow.
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