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Russia Launches Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile After Alleged Attack on Putin Residence

Recently the Russian Defence Ministry said that they deployed Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus, Russia says it has fired an Oreshnik hypersonic missile at a target in Ukraine, framing the strike as retaliation for what it claims was a Ukrainian drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. Ukraine has denied the accusation, and Western officials have previously dismissed similar claims as unsubstantiated. According to Moscow, the Oreshnik missile was part of a larger overnight barrage involving drones and long‑range precision weapons. The Oreshnik, one of Russia’s newest hypersonic systems, is designed to travel at extreme speeds and evade modern air defenses. Ukrainian authorities reported casualties in several regions, including Kyiv and Lviv, where residential areas and infrastructure were hit. Emergency crews worked through the night to rescue civilians and contain fires sparked by the explosions. Kyiv condemned the attack, ...

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Chrystia Freeland Steps Down as Finance Minister, Exits Trudeau's Cabinet

 

In a surprising turn of events, Chrystia Freeland has resigned from her position as Canada's Finance Minister and will be leaving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. The announcement came just hours before she was scheduled to present the fall economic statement.

Freeland, who has been a key figure in Trudeau's government, cited differences with the Prime Minister over the best path forward for Canada as the primary reason for her resignation. In her resignation letter, she expressed her belief that to be effective, a minister must have the full confidence of the Prime Minister, which she felt she no longer possessed.

The resignation has thrown the Liberal government's plans into disarray, with the fiscal update now in limbo. Freeland's departure has sparked reactions from various political figures, with some expressing shock and others pointing to it as a sign of internal discord within the Liberal Party.

Freeland's resignation marks a significant shift in Canadian politics, as she has been a prominent and influential member of Trudeau's cabinet. Her decision to step down underscores the challenges and complexities of political leadership in times of economic uncertainty.




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