Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the series production of a new medium-range missile, the ‘Oreschnik’, following its recent use in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The missile is said to be capable of hypersonic speeds and potentially nuclear-equipped. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a serious international reaction to Russia’s actions. Experts warn this escalation could lead to a dangerous dynamic, while NATO plans a special session to address the situation.