Ukraine updates: Russia tests nuclear 'skyfall' missile Putin says

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by Louis Oelofse | Roshni Majumdar AFP, AP, dpa, ReutersOctober 26, 2025 at 05:34 PM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on October 25, 2025, that Russia has successfully tested a new nuclear-powered cruise missile called Burevestnik, known as SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico stated his country will not contribute financially to Ukraine's military defense against Russia, differing from other EU states' support for funding Ukraine’s war efforts. The Kremlin clarified that talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are still possible despite earlier reports of a summit cancellation in Budapest.

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