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Putin has declared Russia’s nuclear-capable Sarmat missile ready for deployment at least seven times, repeatedly using the weapon to threaten the West. But who builds it? Newly obtained documents reveal a sprawling network of missile, space, chemical, and nuclear enterprises involved in its production.

When Russian forces occupied a Ukrainian village, locals hid a Swedish flag to keep it safe. Years later, that small act reflects a much larger story, as Sweden’s and Ukraine’s top envoys show how diplomacy now extends far beyond embassies—into military support, recovery efforts, and the defense of shared values.