Vladimir Putin has issued his latest threat following US media reports that the Biden administration had discussed returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine. Meanwhile, around 24,000 mortar shells being used by Ukraine have been withdrawn.

The Russian leader says the Oreshnik ballistic missile could be used to strike ‘decision-making centres’ in the Ukrainian capital.

The Russian leader claimed that the new "Oreshnik" hypersonic missile could target the capital if Ukraine continues using Western long-range weapons. Follow DW for more.

Vladimir Putin has issued his latest threat following US media reports that the Biden administration had discussed returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine. Listen to The World podcast while you scroll as our hosts ask: What is the endgame for Putin and Zelenskyy?

Some pundits say peace deal could ease Beijing's tensions with EU, but mistrust remains over Russia ties, Taiwan and South China Sea As the war in Ukraine reached the 1,000-day mark last week, Ukrainian troops hit targets inside Russia with long-range missiles supplied by the US and Britain.