Russia's Hypersonic Gamble: A New Era of Nuclear Brinkmanship? The use of hypersonic missiles in Kyiv marks a stark reminder that the world has entered a new era of nuclear brinkmanship.
The deployment of the Oreshnik missile system by Russia is a significant escalation in its ongoing campaign against Ukraine, raising concerns about the potential for catastrophic consequences.
In the context of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Moscow's decision to use the Oreshnik missile system was not surprising.