Putin's New Missile Strategy: A Shift in Nuclear Doctrine

Russia has reportedly launched a new medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile, named Oreshnik, against Ukraine, following Kyiv's strikes inside Russia. The missile, which is said to be based on the design of the longer-range RS-26 ICBM, was fired with a conventional warhead but could potentially be modified to carry nuclear payloads. The Kremlin claims the missile, capable of traveling at Mach 10, successfully hit its targets in Dnipro, Ukraine. This development has raised concerns about potential threats to European countries and the broader implications for Western nations supporting Ukraine.