Russia Launches New "SATAN 2" Nuclear Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (Pix) Russia has test launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, its Defence Ministry announced today. Vladimir Putin said the unmatched Sarmat missile will provide 'food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia' and will make enemies 'think twice'. The first launch of the missile was carried out today at the Plesetsk spaceport in northern Russia. Putin was shown on TV being briefed by the military that the missile had been launched from the country's northwest and hit targets in the Kamchatka peninsula in the far east. He told the army: I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile. This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure the security of Russia from external threats and make those who, in the heat of aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country, thi...