Russia Says Test of New Sarmat ICBM ‘Successful’

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it successfully performed the first test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday from the Plesetsk launch facility in Northern Russia. President Vladimir Putin said the weapon would make the West “think twice” before harboring any aggressive intentions against Russia. -------- Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: Connect with us on... Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: