15 h. ago Putin's terrifying new nuclear missile 'Oreshnik' found in Ukraine attack debris

A powerful new nuclear-capable missile called Oreshnik was found among the debris in Ukraine after Russia unleashed a massive aerial attack on civilians in Kyiv and Lviv

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18 h. ago Russian Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine ‘escalatory and unacceptable’, say UK, France and Germany – Europe live

Keir Starmer accuses Kremlin of ‘using fabricated allegations’ to justify attack after call with Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel MacronPope Leo also chooses to express a view on the recent events in Venezuela, calling for world governments – I think he means US president Donald Trump in particular – to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people.Goes without saying that it’s particularly important coming from the first US pope.“I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defence of partisan interests.”“This pertains, in particular to Venezuela. In light of recent developments in this regard, I renew my appeal to respect the will of the Venezuelan people and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all ensuring a future of stability and concord.”“The Holy See strongly reiterates the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire and for dialogue motivated by a sincere...

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24 h. ago Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in massive attack

Kyiv dismisses as ‘absurd’ Moscow’s attempt to portray missile launch as retaliation for supposed attempted drone strike on Putin residenceEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s military has said it fired its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine during a massive overnight strike.Ukraine confirmed the attack, saying it took place in the west of the country near the European Union border. Moscow said the launch of the intermediate-range ballistic missile was retaliation for a supposed attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence late last month – an allegation both Kyiv and Washington have said is false. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in fresh strike on Ukraine

Russia struck critical infrastructure in the western city of Lviv using an unidentified ballistic missile

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25 h. ago Photos show the aftermath of Russia's latest attack on Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday its military used the new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in its latest strike on Ukraine.

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1 week ago Putin raises stakes in peace talks with boast of Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Russia says its ally is hosting intermediate-range weapons a day after accusing Ukraine of drone attack on Putin’s house

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3 w. ago Putin calls Ukraine's European ally leaders 'piglets' and warns Russia's new Oreshnik missile will be deployed within days as he appears to destroy peace deal hopes

The Russian leader accused Western politicians of plotting Russia's downfall and vowed to carry on with the war in Ukraine unless his demands are met.

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