Russia says it has moved its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles into Belarus – as it happened

Russia says it has moved its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles into Belarus – as it happened - This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read our full report:Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into BelarusGermany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has echoed Donald Tusk’s optimistic tone regarding talks on ending the war in Ukraine.He posted to X to confirm there had been “another round of consultations” with “European and Canadian partners”. It is not clear who was in the meeting.Peace is on the horizon, there is no doubt that things have happened that give grounds for hope that this war can end, and quite quickly, but it is still a hope, far from 100% certain. ...

Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into Belarus - Assertion comes after the Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacking Vladimir Putin’s palace in NovgorodDid Ukraine target Putin’s residence or is Russian claim a ploy to sway Trump?Russia said its latest nuclear-capable missile system has been deployed in Belarus, a day after Moscow claimed that Ukraine had carried out a large-scale drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence.Footage released by Russia’s ministry of defence showed the new Oreshnik missile trundling through a snowy forest. Soldiers were seen disguising combat vehicles with green netting and raising a flag at an airbase in eastern Belarus, close to the Russian border. ...

Russia still importing Michelin aviation tyres despite sanctions, records suggest - Exclusive: Sales via intermediary companies appear to continue despite Michelin’s attempts to cut off tradeRussia has continued to use intermediary companies, including one apparently based in the UK, to import aviation tyres made by the French firm Michelin despite attempts to stop the trade, customs records suggest.Despite sanctions on the sale of tyres to Russia, which is critically dependent on foreign suppliers, an analysis of records indicates that a significant number are continuing to get through. ...

Russia threatens Ukraine after alleged attack on Putin's residence - Russia on Monday promised to retaliate against Ukraine after it said nearly 100 drones had targeted one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, likely throwing a wrench into President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the nearly four-year war."Such reckless actions will not go unanswered.