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We will continue these tests, including in combat conditions, depending on the situation and character of the security threats posted to Russia."
He said in a meeting with military chiefs
We need to begin serial production. The decision has in effect been taken."
He saidI will add that there is no countermeasure to such a missile, no means of intercepting it, in the world today. And I will emphasize once again that we will continue testing this newest system. It is necessary to establish serial production,
he said
The tests [of the missile system] have passed successfully, and I congratulate you all on that,
Putin said, ... according to the Interfax news agency
Depending on the objectives and the range of this weapon, it can strike targets on the entire territory of Europe, which sets it apart from other types of long-range precision-guided weapons,
Karakayev saidUsing another country not just for terror but also to test new weapons for terror is clearly an international crime,
the Ukrainian president saidThe weapon system that was tested yesterday is another faithful guarantee of Russia's territorial integrity and sovereignty
he added
If (the suspected ICBM strike) is true, clearly this would be another example of grave, reckless and escalatory behaviour from Russia and only serves to strengthen our resolve.
Sir Keir Starmer's office said yesterdayThis strike has no obvious military value - they could achieve the same objectives without sacrificing (an ICBM or advanced missile).
Dr Ruth Deyermond, Senior Lecturer in Post-Soviet Security at King's College London, told MailOnlineThe reported range of 700km (to Dnipro) falls short of the typical intercontinental range
Dr Mattias Eken, a defence and security analyst at RAND Europe, addedThey are superior to conventional missiles in all respects - in terms of height and speed,
the General Staff said
Russia must be forced into real peace, which can only be achieved through strength,
he added
From the Russian side, this is just a cognitive warfare move,
he saidToday, much is being said in the media about us receiving permission for the relevant actions,
he said in his nightly video address
I'm not going to start wars, I'm going to stop wars,
Trump said in his victory speech on Election Day
The military industrial complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives."
The most dramatic reaction so far has come from Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., who posted on social media.jpg)
The main message is that the reckless decisions and actions of Western countries, which produce missiles, supply them to Ukraine, and subsequently take part in carrying out strikes on Russian territory, cannot remain without a reaction from the Russian side,
Peskov said
As of today, there are no means of counteracting such a weapon,
the president boastedModern air defence systems… cannot intercept such missiles. That’s impossible,
Putin saidIf this is research and combat use, then there will be at least ten missiles."
Vadym Skibitskyi said