Vladimir Putin has carried out nuclear missile tests and large-scale drills a day after his summit with Donald Trump was cancelled.

North Korea said on Thursday it had tested a “cutting-edge” new weapon system using hypersonic missiles aimed at bolstering its defenses against the country’s foes. The launch was detected by South Korea’s military on Wednesday and was the North’s first of its kind in months.

Thus far, only Russia, the US, China, and possibly North Korea had the capability of launching long range ballistic missiles from rail-based platforms. India now joins this club.

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday oversaw a test of Russia's nuclear forces on land, sea and air to rehearse their readiness and command structure.

The United States military has been using long-range missiles for decades and the country's wheeled HIMARS launchers are getting a much-needed update.

North Korea said Thursday that its latest missile tests involved a new hypersonic system aimed at strengthening its nuclear war deterrent, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to build up weapons designed

Bessent said the new sanctions are part of Washington’s continued effort to pressure Moscow while supporting Kyiv’s defense.