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Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missiles Amid Ongoing Tensions

12/18/2025

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Russia's Missile Deployment

The RS-20V ballistic missile, developed in the 1970s and known as SS-18 'Satan', remains a key part of Russia's strategic missile force despite retirements.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced the deployment of Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile system, capable of Mach 10 and now on combat alert.
The Oreshnik system derives from RS-26 Rubezh, while details of its capabilities remain unclear after its introduction following combat use in Ukraine last year.

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Putin's Confrontational Stance

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, labeled Western leaders "little pigs" and accused them of conspiring.
He vowed to continue the invasion of Ukraine until demands are met and warned of overwhelming force.
He announced the imminent deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, able to strike London in eight minutes, and that a prolonged conflict will persist.
He said negotiations are possible, but only with new Western leaders.

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Russia's Missile Deployment

The RS-20V ballistic missile, developed in the 1970s and known as SS-18 'Satan', remains a key part of Russia's strategic missile force despite retirements.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced the deployment of Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile system, capable of Mach 10 and now on combat alert.
The Oreshnik system derives from RS-26 Rubezh, while details of its capabilities remain unclear after its introduction following combat use in Ukraine last year.

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