Event Brief
Putin says Russia will deploy Sarmat by year-end
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Vladimir Putin said Russia will deploy the nuclear-capable Sarmat missile by the end of the year after a successful test.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Planned deployment of Russia’s Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile by end of year
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The deployment follows a successful Sarmat test, as Putin said.
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