Vladimir Putin

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Putin's New Missile: A Threat That Could Send Shivers Down Your Spine!

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Discover the chilling implications of Putin's hypersonic ambitions and what it means for global security—spoiler alert, it’s not good!

In an alarming escalation of tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will continue testing its new hypersonic missile, known as the Oreshnik, which was recently deployed in a strike against the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. This missile is designed for speed and precision, and its capabilities include the ominous potential to reach key targets in allied NATO nations in under 20 minutes. As Ukraine braces itself for further attacks, the geopolitical landscape becomes even more precarious, making nations around the world keep a watchful eye on the developments in Eastern Europe.

Putin's aggressive rhetoric surrounding the Oreshnik missile has taken on a chilling tone. Not only does he view this new nuclear-capable weapon as a means to increase Russia's military intimidation, but he also suggests that the Kremlin has the right to target NATO countries if they continue to arm Ukraine. This has sparked emergency talks among NATO allies as they look to bolster their defensive postures against Putin's saber-rattling. With each pronouncement, the stakes seem to rise ever higher, pushing diplomatic efforts into uncertain territory.

Furthermore, in a move that could only be described as controversial—and some may argue reckless—Putin referred to the use of experimental missiles in combat as a regular testing procedure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was quick to denounce the testing of such weapons on Ukrainian soil as an 'international crime,' indicating the seriousness of the implications of these military experiments when civilian lives hang in the balance. Putin’s new military approach signals a decisive phase in the conflict, with experts warning of potential escalation with far-reaching consequences.

But what’s really at stake here? Beyond the military mayhem, the fear of nuclear engagement looms larger with each new development. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has made headlines by declassifying memos mentioning assassination targets linked to Putin—adding to the belief in some corners that desperation can lead to dangerous decisions. While Putin's actions might fuel his domestic narrative, they also risk setting off alarms from Dublin to Washington, reminding us all that peace must constantly be prioritized over posturing in this complex international landscape.

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The latest on Russia's war in Ukraine (CNN)

President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue testing the new medium-range ballistic missile that it used to strike the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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Putin's new hypersonic missile 'could hit key US ally in just 20 minutes' (Irish Star)

Vladimir Putin's Oreshnik hypersonic missile was reported to have been dropped on Dnipro yesterday and Ukraine is bracing itself for further attacks with ...

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Putin Warns Of More Combat Tests For New Missile After Ukraine ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's new intermediate-range ballistic missile, a nuclear-capable weapon, will continued to be tested, ...

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Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat (Reuters)

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would keep testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat and had a stock ready for use.

Russia's Putin taking even more aggressive posture toward Ukraine ... (NPR)

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has the right to strike NATO countries that arm Ukraine in certain circumstances.

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As Ukraine Fires U.S. Missiles, Putin Sends a Chilling Message (The New York Times)

The Russian leader ominously declares that America risks nuclear war as it expands its aid.

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Nato and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia uses ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The conflict is “entering a decisive phase,” Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday, and “taking on very dramatic dimensions”. Advertisement.

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Putin's Assassination Targets Revealed in Declassified Memo (Bloomberg)

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has released a long-classified memorandum shedding light on the targeted killings of Vladimir Putin's ...

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Putin says Russia will use experimental missile again after Ukraine ... (The Guardian)

Ukrainian president calls testing of nuclear-capable weapon on his country's territory an 'international crime'

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Putin sends chilling attack warning to the West (JOE)

Putin claims that the missile, codenamed Oreshnik, was a direct response to the use of US and UK missiles by Ukraine which hit targets inside Russia. Putin sent ...

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Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions' (BBC News)

Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile.

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Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat (RTE.ie)

President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will keep testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat and has a stock ready for use.

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Putin issues stark warning: Russia can now target the UK and US (iNews)

In a televised address, Putin intensifies rhetoric and outlines new military threats, signalling a potentially dangerous shift in the conflict.

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Vladimir Putin sends UK blood-curdling warning after Ukraine uses ... (The indy100)

Vladimir Putin has threatened to bomb the UK after Ukraine used British-made missiles as part of its attack on targets in Russia in the ongoing war, ...

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