Putin announces successful test of new missile amid Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test of a new missile, the Oreshnik, which was used to strike Dnipro in response to Ukraine's attacks on Russian territory. He stated that Russia has begun mass production of these missiles. Putin indicated that the Oreshnik missile could be used again in future conflicts, depending on security threats to Russia. He also noted a lowered threshold for using nuclear weapons amid escalating tensions. The new missile can reach targets across Europe, enhancing Russia's military capabilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to seek advanced air-defense systems from Western allies to counter these threats.