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Trump Warns of Putin's 'Invincible' Missile Risks

10/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin's Burevestnik announcement, signaling concern.
Experts say the missile, touted as 'invincible,' may be a 'flying Chernobyl' with radiation risks.
Jeffrey Lewis, a nuclear nonproliferation expert, cites a previous test explosion that caused fatalities and spikes.
Analysts say deployment could escalate tensions reminiscent of the Cold War.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin's Burevestnik announcement, signaling concern.
Experts say the missile, touted as 'invincible,' may be a 'flying Chernobyl' with radiation risks.
Jeffrey Lewis, a nuclear nonproliferation expert, cites a previous test explosion that caused fatalities and spikes.
Analysts say deployment could escalate tensions reminiscent of the Cold War.