MOSCOW: The Russian military tested a massive Yars intercontinental ballistic missile to warn its enemies.
The decision was approved by the Russian parliament shortly after President Putin revoked the country’s ratification of a global ban on weapons.
Putin personally oversaw test
The Russian news agency, TASS, Putin personally oversaw the nuclear stimulation strike via a video link.
The ballistic missile was fired from a submarine and a bomber aircraft. Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Defense Minister and Chief of Armed Forces, briefed the President on the operation.
Colonel General Viktor Yesin, the former Russian chief, said the test was not politically motivated.
Russia increased military budget
The Russian state media also reported that Russia will increase its defense budget to $117 billion in 2024.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said the total spending on the military will be almost 11 trillion rubles, $117 billion, for 2024.
