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 Meanwhile, around 24,000 mortar shells being used by Ukraine have been withdrawn.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.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Keith Kellogg, a former national security adviser and retired lieutenant general in the US military, to be special envoy to Ukraine and Russia in his second administration. Kellogg is likely to be at the centre of negotiations to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, should Russia and Ukraine agree to take part.