Russia’s launch of new missile illustrated assured retaliation capability, lawmaker says

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Andrey Kartapolov also noted that the enemy currently has no defenses against the Oreshnik. MOSCOW, November 25. /TASS/. Moscow’s launch of its latest intermediate-range missile, the Oreshnik, put on display the assured retaliation that will follow any aggression against Russia and its allies, State Duma Defense Committee Chairman Andrey Kartapolov said. "Our revamped nuclear doctrine, in its second chapter, clearly states that the main goal of nuclear deterrence is for adversaries to realize