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Russia tested a nuclear-powered missile that traveled thousands of miles as tensions escalated with the West over new sanctions and military aid to Ukraine.
Some key facts:
• Russia tested its Burevestnik nuclear-powered missile, which traveled 14,000 kilometers, or 8,700 miles, in the test.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared in an official video wearing camouflage fatigues to receive the test report from Russia’s chief of general staff.
• The missile test followed a week of tough new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas sector and increased European military commitments to Ukraine.
• U.S. President Trump criticized Putin for testing missiles instead of focusing on ending the war, which is now approaching its fourth year.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the Trump administration of shifting from seeking long-term peace to demanding an immediate ceasefire.
• Trump’s sanctions decision could take effect by Nov. 21, significantly raising the stakes in efforts to stop the fighting.
• France is providing additional Mirage fighter jets and air defense missiles to Ukraine, while the United Kingdom will supply more missiles and help produce interceptor drones.
• Russia’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting 193 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, including 34 heading toward Moscow, while Russia fired 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight.
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