Putin’s “New” Missiles

The Russian leader is Saying he has developed a nuclear missile that would be able to get through the defensive missiles of the United States.  What surprises me about is speech was his claim has been true for many years, but he chose now to make a public statement about it.  This is pure, unadulterated political posturing before his upcoming election.  “Look how much we have done to stick our finger in the face of the USA.”  Except the technology was around before Putin came to power, and we have always said our missile defense systems were not designed to defend against the Russian capability.  It sounds like he is speaking to a home audience of nationalists.  He will certainly get their vote, but not much attention from this side of the ocean.