RussianVladimir Putin reiterates that the Oreshnik missile system can be equipped with nuclear warheads. The statement follows recent deployments of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile system.

Iranian lawmaker Abbas Ghalroo says the Islamic Republic rejects U.S. demands for a permanent halt to uranium enrichment and the handover of enriched materials, citing national honor.

Abbas Ghalroo, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, stated that the Islamic Republic rejects two United States demands: the permanent cessation of uranium enrichment and the surrender of enriched materials.

Russia's Ministry of Economic Development raises 2026 inflation forecast to 5.2% while cutting GDP growth projections to 0.4%. The ministry also revised its average annual dollar exchange rate forecast for the year to 81.5 rubles.

Russia's Ministry of Economic Development has raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.2% from 4% and lowered its GDP growth projection for the same year to 0.4% from 1.3%. The ministry also adjusted its average annual dollar exchange rate forecast for 2026 to 81.5 rubles.

RussianVladimir Putin says the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system will enter combat duty by the end of 2026. The Russian leader claims the missile has an operational range exceeding 35,000 kilometers.

RussianVladimir Putin announced that the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system is scheduled to enter combat duty by the end of 2026. Putin stated that the missile has a potential operational range exceeding 35,000 kilometers.

RussianVladimir Putin says development of the Poseidon and Burevestnik weapon systems is in the final stages.

RussianVladimir Putin stated that development work on the Poseidon and Burevestnik weapon systems is in the final stages.