You must realize that this testing of the new Topol Intercontinental missile is not an isolated event. This comes as Russian foreign ministry warns of repercussions to both America’s economy & European gas supplies. This also comes on the heels of the recent snap war games taking place on NATO members borders.

This is a strong show of intent and resolve. I think Russia is displaying some of its might to warn the West that you have exceeded the limits and there will be no further escalations on their borders unless you are prepared to go all out in war and at this time I don’t think the West is, because they have too many irons In the fire.

  Also they haven’t completed their missile shield. And they are watching China’s reaction!

 Russia test-launches ‘advanced’ ballistic missile (via AFP)

Russia on Tuesday carried out a successful test launch of an “advanced” intercontinental ballistic missile, state news agencies reported amid a fierce standoff between Moscow and the West over Ukraine. “The purpose of the launch is to test the advanced…