On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a missile ‘duel’ with the United States to demonstrate the superiority of Russia’s new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile over U.S. missile defence systems. Putin expressed readiness for the experiment, addressing Western doubts about Oreshnik’s capabilities and highlighting its modern design based on previous Russian developments. The missile was first tested in response to Ukraine’s use of U.S. and British ballistic missiles against Russian territory, emphasizing Russia’s military strength and technological advancements.
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US and Ukraine to meet in Saudi Arabia after disastrous White House talks
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to mend ties and discuss potential concessions in Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war swiftly. Trump's change in policy towards Ukraine has strained relations, with Zelenskiy facing pressure to show commitment to peace despite the lack of U.S. security guarantees. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz will engage with Ukrainian officials to gauge willingness to make concessions for a...
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