The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, announced the launch of the new Russian nuclear propulsion submarine in an official ceremony in the Arctic port of Múrmansk. The submarine, called “Perm“, It is the first of its class to be equipped with Zircon hypersonic missiles, capable of reaching speeds greater than Mach 9 and whose range of scope has been the subject of debate among experts.
Developed in the Sevmash shipyards, the submarine belongs to the Yasen-M class, an improved version of the Russian attack multipurpose submarines. According to Kremlin statements, It has advanced navigation, communication and high -precision sound systemswhich makes it one of the most complete submarines of the Russian Navy.
The launch of the submarine allows a few days after Russia and Ukraine agreed to a high fire in the black sea after the diplomatic mediations led by the United States in Saudi Arabia. However, some analysts warn that the incorporation of this new submarine I could complicate efforts to achieve lasting peace.
While the Kremlin has celebrated the progress, the main Western leaders have expressed concern about the impact it could have on the stability of the region. Ukraine has accused Moscow of Use these military developments as a sign that it does not seek real peace, but a stronger position in future negotiations.
It is not yet clear when the perm will be officially deployed, but its incorporation into the Russian fleet suggests that Moscow will continue to reinforce its naval presence in strategic areas of interest such as the Arctic and the North Atlantic.
