Russia's Oreshnik Missile: A New Tactic in Putin's Arsenal?
Russia's recent missile strike on Ukraine using the experimental Oreshnik missile is seen by experts as a form of "saber rattling" by President Vladimir Putin, rather than a move for mass destruction. The attack highlights Russia's limited options against Western military aid to Ukraine. Despite the missile's deployment, experts suggest it was more about sending a message than achieving tactical battlefield effects. The incident also underscores Russia's updated nuclear doctrine, which lowers the threshold for nuclear weapon use in response to attacks supported by the U.S.