Russia signals U.S. with new missile test amid tensions
A day after the launch of a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear payload over the Dnieper, the Kremlin spokesperson addressed the situation. Dmitry Peskov suggested that the launch was intended as a signal to the United States. He expressed hope that the US understood the mentioned "signal".
7:16 AM EST, November 22, 2024
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"We are in no doubt that the current administration in Washington has had the chance to familiarise itself with this announcement and understand it", said Peskov, when questioned by journalists about Thursday's incident.
Attack with a new missile. Russia warned the USA
"I can confirm that Russia did launch an experimental intermediate range ballistic missile. This IRBM was based on Russia's RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile model," stated Pentagon Deputy Spokesperson Sabrina Singh on Thursday.
Referring to Putin's remarks about Russia having the right to strike targets in nations supporting Ukraine, Singh conveyed that the United States takes these threats seriously, but they will not be deterred from helping Ukraine.
