Russia's New Hypersonic Missile Sparks Global Tensions

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Russia's New Hypersonic Missile Sparks Global Tensions
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has a stockpile of new Oreshnik missiles ready for use, following a recent strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. These hypersonic missiles, claimed to be unstoppable, mark an escalation in the conflict, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to call for enhanced air defense support from Western allies. The situation has raised global concerns, with leaders like Poland's Donald Tusk warning of a potential global conflict. Meanwhile, North Korea's involvement and the geopolitical implications are adding to the tensions.

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