Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as 'provocative' as trillion-dollar shield takes shape

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Russia has criticized the U.S.' proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, calling it "provocative" and a potential destabilizer of global nuclear deterrence. Dmitry Medvedev stated the project contradicts the New START treaty, which limits Russia's nuclear arsenal. The Golden Dome is a long-term U.S. missile defense concept designed to protect North America from ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missile threats. A defense expert suggests Russia's reaction highlights the system's geopolitical significance and potential as a bargaining chip. The Pentagon's National Defense Strategy outlines the need for expanded missile defense capabilities, citing the growing hypersonic weapons programs of Russia and China, who has also criticized the initiative.
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