Putin Threatens Missile with Nuclear-Level Power
President Putin threatened to use the Oreshnik missile against Ukrainian military targets, claiming its kinetic impact is comparable to a nuclear strike if used repeatedly. He asserted that the missile, which is not currently nuclear-armed, is impervious to air defenses. This threat follows concerns about potential Russian nuclear escalation, with Ukrainian officials dismissing Russia’s claims about the missile’s capabilities and the UK Ministry of Defence noting its limited quantity and high cost. Moscow linked the threat to Western provision of long-range missiles to Ukraine, while Putin also praised and expressed concern for President-elect Trump.
John Q. Hosedrinker