The Russian chief introduced the brand new weapons in a speech on Sunday whereas celebrating Russia’s Navy Day. Navy Day is a Russian vacation which is well known yearly and celebrates sailors by holding a naval parade alongside the Neva River in St Petersburg.

In his speech, Vladimir Putin mentioned the brand new Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles can journey 9 occasions the velocity of sound, which is round 7,000 mph.

The Russian chief claims Russia has been creating these missiles for years and that they’ll begin being deployed within the upcoming months.

He claimed the missiles “haven’t any equal”.

He added: “The important thing factor right here is the aptitude of the Russian navy. It is ready to reply with lightning velocity to all those that determine to infringe on our sovereignty and freedom.”

Shortly earlier than the speech, Putin additionally signed a brand new naval doctrine that states the USA is Russia’s largest risk.

The doctrine states that the “strategic coverage of the USA to dominate the world’s oceans” is a risk to Moscow.

The doc additionally units out strategic goals for Russia’s navy which embody turning Russia right into a “nice maritime energy”.

Though Putin didn’t point out the Ukraine warfare in his naval parade speech, the doctrine requires the “strengthening of Russia’s geopolitical place” within the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, which each border Ukraine.

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Ukraine has denied any duty for the assaults.

They declare Russia staged the assault so as to not maintain any Navy Day celebrations in Crimea, as warships can be susceptible to assault.

Sergey Brarchuk, a Ukrainian army spokesman, mentioned: “The liberation of our Crimea from the occupiers will happen in another way and way more successfully.”

The Russian Black Fleet has been liable for blocking Ukraine’s commerce and halting the nation’s economic system.

The fleet has managed to cease grain from leaving 5 of Ukraine’s ports, which has led to meals shortages and worth rises.

Final week, Russia and Ukraine each signed an UN-led settlement to permit meals exports, however no grain ships have but left Ukraine regardless of President Zelensky saying ships are prepared.