Putin says Russia was forced to create hypersonic weapons after US withdrew from treaty
Moscow (Sputnik) Sep 21, 2020
by Ilya Tsukanov Russia unveiled half a dozen cutting edge strategic weapons systems, including the Kinzhal air-launched hypersonic missile and the ICBM-launched Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, in 2018, in response to US efforts to build a missile shield, and the general beefing up of NATO forces on Russia's western borders. Russia had no choice but to pursue the development of nuclear
