Russia Fires Long-Range Missile into Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has deployed the Novator ground-launched 9M729 missile in Ukraine, escalating tensions and signaling a potential new nuclear arms race. Ukraine’s foreign minister confirmed the missile’s combat usage, which breaches the INF Treaty and prompted the U.S. to withdraw from the agreement in 2019. With a range of 1,550 miles, the missile poses a threat to NATO countries in Europe. Analysts suggest Putin’s actions are intended to increase pressure during ongoing negotiations for peace.

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