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Russia Displays Power by Moving Oresnik Missiles After Alleged Attack on Putin's Home – Macron and Merz Cautious

Published December 30, 2025, 19:16
Russia Displays Power by Moving Oresnik Missiles After Alleged Attack on Putin's Home – Macron and Merz Cautious

Russia is demonstrating its power by moving Oresnik missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, to Belarus, following allegations of an attack on Vladimir Putin's home. Russia accuses Ukraine of the attack using drones, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismisses it as a pretext for escalation. Donald Trump stated he was “very angry” after a conversation with Putin, while France and Germany are expressing caution regarding the Russian allegation. A source close to Emmanuel Macron stated there is no evidence to confirm Moscow's claims, and the German government has expressed concern that Russia may use the allegation as a pretext for further escalation. Russia has warned of a change in approach to negotiations and announced the addition of two new floating drilling rigs to its fleet for offshore drilling off the coast of Somalia, as part of a bilateral agreement. Turkey has also announced plans for offshore drilling in the area starting in 2026. The situation is worsening with statements like those of Dmitry Medvedev, who directly threatened the life of the Ukrainian president. The German government expresses its concern about the potential destabilization of the region, while Turkey emphasizes the importance of maintaining the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia.