The Pentagon said the launch isn't a threat and the Kremlin gave the U.S. advance notice.
A screenshot of the purported missile launch in Plesetsk, northwest Russia, shown on Russian TV. Photo: Russian Defense Ministry/TwitterThis really unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure Russia's security from external threats and make those, who in the heat of frantic aggressive rhetoric try to threaten our country, think twice," Putin said, per AP.
"Such testing is routine and was not a surprise. We did not deem the test to be a threat to the United States or its allies," he added. "The Department remains focused on Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine."
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