Russia is considering a possible re-launch of its new "Oreshnik" medium-range ballistic missile against Ukraine this weekend, the Financial Times reports, citing a source.
The official said Moscow wanted to use the weapon to intimidate Kiev and its backers. According to him, the Oreshnik missile "does not change the rules of the game on the battlefield."
"As Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly stated, the Russian Federation intends to launch another experimental Oreshnik missile at Ukraine and may do so in the coming days," the representative added to the publication.
Financial Times: Russian military could strike Ukraine with Oreshnik missiles this weekend
Russia is considering a possible re-launch of its new Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile against Ukraine this weekend, the Financial Times reports, citing a source. The official said Moscow wanted to use the weapon to intimidate Kiev and its backers. According to him, the Oreshnik missile does not change the rules of the game on the battlefield. As President Vladimir Putin has publicly stated, the Russian Federation intends to launch another experimental Oreshnik missile at Ukraine and may do so in the coming days, the official added to the publication
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