Russian ICBM test ‘not deemed to be a threat’ — Pentagon
By DW
22 April 2022 |
8:55 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the addition to Moscow's nuclear arsenal will make foes "think twice." The US said it was properly notified of the test and did not consider it a threat.
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