Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Missile Aggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has raised alarms over Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent military activities, particularly the introduction of the new hypersonic Oreshnik missile, which Zelenskiy claims is intended to sabotage international peace efforts, especially those anticipated from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Concurrently, military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko highlighted the challenges posed by Russia's use of cluster warheads on missiles, which complicate Ukraine's air defense capabilities, necessitating urgent support for modern systems from international allies. In a related statement, Putin announced plans to target critical sites in Ukraine, including decision-making centers, in retaliation for Ukraine's use of long-range Western missiles. This comes amid reports of Russia's recent severe strikes on Kyiv's energy infrastructure, which Zelenskiy condemned as a significant escalation. Additionally, Zelenskiy reiterated his call for increased air defense assistance from Western nations to protect Ukraine's energy sector, while Russia's Foreign Ministry accused a British diplomat of espionage, further straining international relations. The situation remains tense as both sides prepare for potential escalations in response to ongoing hostilities.