Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning on Oreshnik missiles as Russia strikes Kyiv

The Guardian UK Sunday 24 May 2026, 05:42 UTC By Guardian staff and agencies 1 min read

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a warning regarding the use of Oreshnik missiles, stating that such actions would set a dangerous global precedent for other potential aggressors. This statement came as blasts were heard across the capital city of Kyiv during ongoing Russian strikes.

Ukrainian president says any use of such weapons ‘sets a global precedent for other potential aggressors’ as blasts heard throughout the capital. What we know on day 1,551

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