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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A day after Doval-Wang talks, China highlights broader consensus to improve relations
China stated that the recent talks between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi resulted in a six-point consensus on the China-India boundary question. Both countries released similar readouts highlighting broader consensus and a positive attitude towards resolving the border issue. The talks were significant as they marked the first structured engagement between the two countries after a four-year freeze in relations due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh. The...
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