Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the latest statement by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin regarding possible strikes by new Oreshnik ballistic missiles against "decision-making centres" in Kyiv.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian defence minister Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United States and Moscow is entitled to take action in self-defence,

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov visited North Korea. Ukrainian media suggest that discussions may once again focus on the support Pyongyang provides to Moscow. They remind us that the scale of arms supplies to Putin's army is already significant.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest threat to strike Ukraine with the Oreshnik missile shows his desire to continue the war. Russia is degrading to the level of North Korea, according to Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi.