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Russia's test of 'Satan 2' missile 'to compensate for international embarrassment,' expert says
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Russia's test of 'Satan 2' missile 'to compensate for international embarrassment,' expert says

by Francis Farrell

Russia has allegedly conducted a successful test of its nuclear-capable RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), following a series of failed launches that exposed weaknesses behind Moscow's repeated nuclear threats. News of the claimed launch was delivered to Russian President Vladimir Putin by Strategic Missile Forces Commander Sergey Karakayev, Russian state news agency TASS reported on May 12. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Moscow warned the U.S. and "other

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The unraveling of Andriy Yermak

Ukrainian president's former right-hand man, Andriy Yermak, has descended from power to the courtroom, being implicated in a major corruption case. After a three-day-long hearing, on May 14, the High Anti-Corruption Court placed Yermak in custody for two months and set bail at Hr 140 million ($3.1 million). At least for the time being, Yermak will spend his time behind bars. "I don't have that kind of money for bail. Right now, my lawyer will be working with friends and acquaintances. I deny

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