Russia's Nuclear Ambition: A Shot Across the Bow or a Desperate Gamble?
Vladimir Putin's announcement that Russia has successfully test fired a new ballistic missile, the Sarmat, marks a significant escalation in the country's nuclear ambitions.
With a range of over 6,000 miles, the Sarmat is touted as a significant upgrade to Russia's existing arsenal and part of a broader effort to modernize Moscow's nuclear capabilities.