Putin bombards Kyiv after ‘invincible’ nuclear-capable missile test - Russia claims nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile can ‘pierce any defence shield’

The Russian President has ordered an increase in the size of the regular Russian army to 1.5 million, making the Russian Federation’s army the second largest in the world.

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile and will work towards deploying the weapon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, which comes as Moscow launched its second deadly attack on Ukraine in two nights.

The Kremlin said on Sunday (Oct 26) it was wrong to talk about cancellation of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, but added that preparation for it was needed,

According to information obtained by Ukrainian media, the Russian military has begun acquiring the newest Kh-BD cruise missiles.

The Kremlin said on Sunday it was wrong to talk about cancellation of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, but added that preparation for it was needed, state television Vesti reported on its Telegram channel.

The Kremlin clarified that preparations for a US President Donald Trump-Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting are ongoing, while warning that Russian forces would respond forcefully to any strikes deep inside the country.

Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak attends a joint briefing in Beijing MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has imposed a partial ban on diesel exports and extended an existing gasoline export ban until the end of the year, the government said on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW — United States President Donald Trump on Saturday played down prospects of a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime soon, even as a top Kremlin negotiator huddled for talks with US officials on ending the conflict in Ukraine.