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US yet to respond to Russia's launch of its super heavy RS-28 Sarmat ICBM

Moscow, May 13 (UNI) Following Russia's latest launch of its RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov today said that Moscow is yet to receive any official response from the US, while outlining Moscow's position on the Ukraine peace talks and future ties with Washington.
Speaking during a media briefing, Peskov claimed that Moscow had adhered to standard international procedures surrounding the missile test.
"So far, we haven't heard any official reaction," he said when asked about the US response to Tuesday's Sarmat launch.
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