How Crimea Annexation Hurt Putin’s RS-28 SARMAT Missile | Zelensky Wants Tougher Sanctions | CLRCUT

Russia's next-generation RS-28 Sarmat ICBM, also known as "Satan II," has faced significant delays, partly due to the loss of Ukrainian expertise following the annexation of Crimea and the Donbas conflict. Historically, Ukraine played a crucial role in the design and manufacturing of missile systems, particularly the liquid-fuel engines for ICBMs. Experts argue that Russia's choice of liquid fuel for the Sarmat, an area where they lack experience, has led to technical difficulties, including failed tests and delays. Despite promises from Putin that the Sarmat would outpace global air defences, the missile has yet to meet expectations, with its most recent test ending in a catastrophic failure in September 2024. Meanwhile, President Zelensky has accused Russia of relying on foreign components to sustain its military operations, urging stricter sanctions to prevent the supply of critical parts. Zelensky emphasized that these sanctions violations should be regarded as complicity in Russia's war efforts, stressing the importance of holding violators accountable as Russia continues to launch missile and drone attacks on Ukraine.

00:00 - INTRO
01:06 - FEATURES OF SARMAT MISSILE
04:32 - ZELENSKY ALLEGES FOREIGN COMPONENTS FUEL PUTIN’S WAR MACHINE


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