Russia's Deployment of 9M729 Missile in Ukraine Stirs Global Security Fears

Russias deployment of the banned Novator 9M729 cruise missile in Ukraine heightens global security concerns and reflects Moscows defiance of international arms treaties.

• Following reports of multiple strikes in Ukraine, the Novator 9M729 missiles deployment signifies Russias blatant disregard for the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which the US exited partly due to its development.
• The use of the Novator 9M729 missile by Russia, under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, has prompted Ukraine to urgently seek advanced weaponry to bolster its defense against escalating threats.
• This escalation in missile strikes comes amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe, raising alarms over the potential destabilization of regional security and the broader implications for NATO and EU countries.