RussiaÉluósī俄罗斯to test-fire / to conduct a test launchshìshè试射new type / next-generationxīnxíng新型Sarmat (Russian ICBM)Sāěrmǎtè萨尔马特intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)zhōujì dàndào dǎodàn洲际弹道导弹，nuclearhé核modernizationxiàndàihuà现代化process / advancementjìnchéng进程to continue / to persistchíxù持续to advance / to push forwardtuījìn推进。
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China & WorldRussia Test-Fires New Sarmat ICBM as Part of Nuclear Modernization Drive
Russia recently completed a test launch of the new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, which is expected to enter formal combat alert status by year end.
Russia recently successfully test-fired the Sarmat, a new intercontinental ballistic missile.
This action is viewed as an important step in Russia's advancement of nuclear force modernization.
According to Russian authorities, the missile is equipped with nuclear warheads and is expected to be formally commissioned by the military by year-end.
The Sarmat has a global range and is designed to penetrate Western missile defense systems.
This test launch represents Russia's continued strengthening of nuclear deterrence since the Ukraine conflict erupted.
Western nations have expressed serious concerns, believing this action has intensified the current international security tension.
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