Now that Russia finds itself ahead of the game with precision-proven hypersonic missiles, it appears they mean to solve more than the Ukraine provocation. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov emphasized to journalists today: “The emergence of relevant American systems in any region of the world will predetermine our further steps,” he was quoted by RT.com as saying. Russia’s military response would be designed to counter Washington’s actions. He explained that Russia no longer would allow its security to be compromised. “The time has come when persuasion and some arguments can continue to be applied, but practice shows that they do not have the proper effect, so more powerful means are needed.”