Putin's New Missile Test Escalates Global Tensions

Russia launched an experimental hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, at a factory in Dnipro, Ukraine, in response to Western countries supplying advanced weaponry to Kyiv. While Russia and the US classified it as a mid-range ballistic missile, Ukraine described it as an intercontinental missile. The missile, reportedly an RS-26 Rubezh, has sparked debate over its classification due to its range. NATO condemned the attack as another example of Russia's aggression, while analysts suggest the strike was more symbolic than strategic. The incident highlights escalating tensions and the potential for further conflict.