For the first time in years, the Kremlin has officially claimed to have tested one of its so-called "super weapons" — the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile — one of six “next-generation” strategic arms introduced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 that he said were designed to restore Russia’s nuclear deterrence capability. Taken together, the systems offered new ways to deliver nuclear strikes from land, air and sea, along with a laser platform: the Sarmat intercontinental ba
    • CypherEnglish
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      2 months ago

      The article you have linked is repeating claims from an activist, that is the opinion of Serhii Sternenko.

      You are too media illiterate to understand the difference between factual reporting and opinions.

      largely stalled

      Is an accurate way to describe the situation given the minimal territory that Russia has been able to seize over the last year.

      For comparison sake the US forces in recent conflicts have been able to seize territories near the size of Ukraine in a matter of weeks.

      Iraq took about 6 weeks and its what, 80% the size of Ukraine? Sure looks like ‘stalled’ is an accurate term to describe Putin’s 3 day special operation.