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'Multiple launches': Russia fires Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles in Ukraine war

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region".

"Russia maintains pressure on Kyiv and other cities. So, we can expect additional offensive actions, bringing even more suffering," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned&nbsp;citing intelligence sources.

Russian negotiators had said that its forces would "radically" scale down attacks on Kyiv and northern Ukraine in order to ensure a conducive atmosphere amid the talks.

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"Russia has repeatedly lied about its intentions. So we can only judge Russia on its actions, not on its words," Stoltenberg said echoing similar thoughts by US President Joe Biden earlier.

Stoltenberg added that there is "little willingness" on Russia's part to "find a political solution". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier dismissed reports of Russia scaling back troops, even though he said the Russian declaration was "positive" but added his troops won't let down their defences.

Watch:&nbsp;Ukraine says Russia renewing focus on Donbas region

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"We see continued shelling of cities and we see that Russia is re-positioning some of the troops," Stoltenberg said, adding, "There is a close link between what is going on on the battlefield and what is going on around the negotiating table."

Meanwhile, the Boris Johnson government announced fresh sanctions against Russian "propagandists" including pro-Russian media operations as it accused them of spreading "lies and deceit" about the invasion.

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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said sanctions have been imposed on "shameless propagandists who push out Putin's fake news and narratives" while adding that "nothing and no one is off the table."

Amid the fighting, Ukraine's government said it is sending buses to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol which has come under heavy Russian bombardment.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region".

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region". "Russia maintains pressure on Kyiv and other cities. So, we can expect additional offensive actions, bringing even more suffering," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned citing intelligence sources. Russian negotiators had said that its forces would "radically" scale down attacks on Kyiv and northern Ukraine in order to ensure a conducive atmosphere amid the talks. Also Read in Pics: 'Multiple launches': Russia fires Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles in Ukraine war "Russia has repeatedly lied about its intentions. So we can only judge Russia on its actions, not on its words," Stoltenberg said echoing similar thoughts by US President Joe Biden earlier. Stoltenberg added that there is "little willingness" on Russia's part to "find a political solution". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier dismissed reports of Russia scaling back troops, even though he said the Russian declaration was "positive" but added his troops won't let down their defences. Watch: Ukraine says Russia renewing focus on Donbas region "We see continued shelling of cities and we see that Russia is re-positioning some of the troops," Stoltenberg said, adding, "There is a close link between what is going on on the battlefield and what is going on around the negotiating table." Meanwhile, the Boris Johnson government announced fresh sanctions against Russian "propagandists" including pro-Russian media operations as it accused them of spreading "lies and deceit" about the invasion. Also Read in Pics: Russia's tactical nuclear weapons arsenal: Will Putin use it? Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said sanctions have been imposed on "shameless propagandists who push out Putin's fake news and narratives" while adding that "nothing and no one is off the table." Amid the fighting, Ukraine's government said it is sending buses to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol which has come under heavy Russian bombardment. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russia trying to reinforce offensive in Donbas; maintains pressure on Kyiv: NATO

Amid escalating tensions with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said the West is ignoring "fundamental Russian concerns".

"It is already clear that fundamental Russian concerns ended up being ignored," Putin said even as NATO and US rejected Russia's security document.

The Kremlin had submitted a security document last month in which it said the European military alliance should not induct Ukraine into its fold, a demand which was rejected by the Biden administration including NATO.

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"It seems to me that the United States is not so much concerned about the security of Ukraine," Putin said, adding,"Ukraine itself is just a tool to achieve this goal."

The Russian president added that the US was trying "different ways", saying: "Drawing us into some kind of armed conflict. And to force, among other things, their allies in Europe to impose the tough sanctions against us that the United States is talking about."

Watch:&nbsp;Ukraine President signs decree to increase army strength&nbsp;

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The US and Ukraine have&nbsp;warned for months that Russia has massed thousands of troops at the border in order to invade Kyiv, however, Putin has maintained his forces have no invasion plans while asserting that Russian troops are free to move anywhere inside their territory.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken once again urged Russia to "de-escalate" tensions and pullback troops even as his Russian counterpart foreign minister Lavrov said he was ready for further discussions.

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Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Russian forces were a "clear and present danger" for Ukraine while urging Russia to step back even as UK foreign secretary Liz Truss said the Johnson government was putting together "the toughest sanctions regime against Russia we've ever had".

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid escalating tensions with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said the West is ignoring "fundamental Russian concerns". "It is already clear that fundamental Russian concerns ended up being ignored," Putin said even as NATO and US rejected Russia's security document.

Amid escalating tensions with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said the West is ignoring "fundamental Russian concerns". "It is already clear that fundamental Russian concerns ended up being ignored," Putin said even as NATO and US rejected Russia's security document. The Kremlin had submitted a security document last month in which it said the European military alliance should not induct Ukraine into its fold, a demand which was rejected by the Biden administration including NATO. Also Read in Pics: Skyfall, Avangard, Sarmat: Russia's new killer 'superpower' weapons revealed "It seems to me that the United States is not so much concerned about the security of Ukraine," Putin said, adding,"Ukraine itself is just a tool to achieve this goal." The Russian president added that the US was trying "different ways", saying: "Drawing us into some kind of armed conflict. And to force, among other things, their allies in Europe to impose the tough sanctions against us that the United States is talking about." Watch: Ukraine President signs decree to increase army strength The US and Ukraine have warned for months that Russia has massed thousands of troops at the border in order to invade Kyiv, however, Putin has maintained his forces have no invasion plans while asserting that Russian troops are free to move anywhere inside their territory. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken once again urged Russia to "de-escalate" tensions and pullback troops even as his Russian counterpart foreign minister Lavrov said he was ready for further discussions. Also Read in Pics: What weapons has Ukraine received from Western countries to resist Russia's army? Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Russian forces were a "clear and present danger" for Ukraine while urging Russia to step back even as UK foreign secretary Liz Truss said the Johnson government was putting together "the toughest sanctions regime against Russia we've ever had". (With inputs from Agencies)

US drawing Russia into some kind of armed conflict, says President Putin

Russia on Monday successfully test-fired the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile.

The missile was launched from the Navy's Admiral Gorshkov warship which locked into a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia.

"The Zircon missile successfully hit a target directly at a range of over 350 kilometres (217 miles). The flight speed reached nearly Mach 7," Russia's defence ministry said.

Russia is set to arm warships and submarines with the Zircon missile.

"The tactical and technical characteristics of the Tsirkon missile were confirmed during the tests," Russia's defence ministry said.

Zircon is a winged, anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile which was first mentioned by President Vladimir Putin during his address to the nation in 2018.

Last month, the Russian president had said that hypersonic weapons - Avangard and Kinzhal systems - have already entered combat duty and the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and the S-500 "Prometei" surface-to-air missile were up next.

Sarmat is reportedly is an (ICBM) which&nbsp;Putin has described as virtually "non-interceptable" and “practically unlimited range.”

Reports say apart from missiles, the Russian defence forces are also looking at upgrading&nbsp;the&nbsp;MiG-31s and the PAK-DP interceptors while&nbsp;also including&nbsp;the new generation of drones.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Russia on Monday successfully test-fired the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile. The missile was launched from the Navy's Admiral Gorshkov warship which locked into a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia.

Russia on Monday successfully test-fired the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile. The missile was launched from the Navy's Admiral Gorshkov warship which locked into a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia. "The Zircon missile successfully hit a target directly at a range of over 350 kilometres (217 miles). The flight speed reached nearly Mach 7," Russia's defence ministry said. Russia is set to arm warships and submarines with the Zircon missile. "The tactical and technical characteristics of the Tsirkon missile were confirmed during the tests," Russia's defence ministry said. Zircon is a winged, anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile which was first mentioned by President Vladimir Putin during his address to the nation in 2018. Last month, the Russian president had said that hypersonic weapons - Avangard and Kinzhal systems - have already entered combat duty and the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and the S-500 "Prometei" surface-to-air missile were up next. Sarmat is reportedly is an (ICBM) which Putin has described as virtually "non-interceptable" and “practically unlimited range.” Reports say apart from missiles, the Russian defence forces are also looking at upgrading the MiG-31s and the PAK-DP interceptors while also including the new generation of drones. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russia successfully test-fires ship-based Zircon hypersonic cruise missile