US, Russia test ICBMs as nuclear talks end in deadlock

This month, as delegates from around the world gathered at the United Nations to talk about nuclear nonproliferation, the U.S. and Russia chose to remind everyone just how much destructive power they command.On May 12, Russia staged a test launch of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Russian President Vladimir Putin promptly announced that the Sarmat will go on combat duty by the end of 2026.On May 20, the U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM. The missile has...