Russia has successfully test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine to a target thousands of kilometers away.

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced the successful test launch, the first of its kind for Russia, on Wednesday, according to Reuters. The missile test comes as fears of a new arms race between Russia and the United States are escalating.

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