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Russia's Burevestnik Missile Raises Fears
Russia has unveiled a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the 9M730 Burevestnik, raising concerns about the future of arms control and the global nuclear order.
President Vladimir Putin claimed that the missile has "an unlimited range and is invulnerable to air defence systems."
The Burevestnik is part of Russia's new generation of strategic weapons, which also includes the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile and the Poseidon underwater nuclear drone.
Concerns About Arms Control Violations
Russia's development of the Burevestnik has raised concerns about violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which banned ground-launched nuclear and conventional missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers.
The US has accused Russia of violating the treaty by developing and testing the Burevestnik, which has an estimated range of over 1,000 kilometers.
Russia has denied the allegations, but the US has withdrawn from the INF Treaty in response.
Implications for Global Stability
The development of the Burevestnik has raised concerns about the future of arms control and the global nuclear order.
The missile's unlimited range and potential invulnerability to air defense systems could make it difficult to deter a Russian nuclear attack.
The missile could also reduce the effectiveness of the US nuclear arsenal, which relies on the ability to intercept incoming missiles.
Conclusion
The Burevestnik missile is a major development in the global arms race. It raises serious questions about the future of arms control and the global nuclear order.
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