Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated threats against Ukraine, warning that Russia may use Oreshnik missiles to target Kyiv if Ukraine remains aggressive. This warning came during a press conference in Kazakhstan on Thursday, where Putin also commented on the potential impact of these strikes and praised President-elect Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Russia’s ongoing missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure continue to devastate the country.

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• Putin threatens to use Oreshnik missiles on Kyiv if Ukraine remains aggressive.
• Oreshnik missiles, comparable to nuclear strikes, were recently used in Dnipro, causing global concern.
• Putin described the missile’s impact as powerful, comparing it to a meteorite strike.
• The missile strike could potentially create lakes, similar to past meteorite impacts in history.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned Putin’s escalation as “despicable.”
• Putin expressed admiration for Donald Trump, calling him “intelligent” and hoping for favorable relations with the US under Trump’s presidency.
• Putin also mentioned multiple assassination attempts on his life and expressed concern over Trump’s safety.
• Russia’s missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure left over 1 million households without power.
• The destruction of Ukraine’s energy capacity continues, with winter conditions worsening due to ongoing attacks.
• President Biden condemned the attacks, reaffirming US support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.