Russia test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday, CNN reported.. At the same time, Moscow warned the United States in advance about launching through the deconflict lines in accordance with its obligations under the New START Treaty..

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the launch from the Kapustin Yar test site in the Astrakhan region was part of testing the military equipment of a new generation of intercontinental ballistic missiles and was successful: the warhead of the test missile hit the target at the Sary Shagan test site (Republic of Kazakhstan) "

In February, around the time President Joe Biden was visiting Ukraine, Russia tested an ICBM, but the launch failed..

According to CNN, U.S. officials believe the test does not pose a risk to the United States and that the U.S. does not see it as an escalation..

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A few days ago, Russia's ally North Korea conducted another test of an underwater strike drone capable of carrying nuclear weapons..