Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.

Recent Russian strikes in Ukraine have severely damaged critical infrastructure, particularly targeting Kyiv's South Bridge, leading to its closure for vehicles and public transport.

Russia suffered its highest losses of 2026 in September, when 46,230 of its soldiers were killed or wounded, according to the Ukrainian military. The new record comes after Russian casualties of about 40,