An article by Kommersant on Oct. 23 suggests that Russia is preparing to test-fire the new RS-28 liquid-fueled, MIRV-equipped intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by end of the year.
To be tested at Plesetsk cosmodrome, a second firing is to take place within this year if the first test is successful.
Testing of the RS-28 has been repeatedly delayed.