Canada condemns Russia’s use of hypersonic missile as escalation in Ukraine war

The Canadian Press: Carney says Russia’s second use of the Oreshnik missile is “a clear and dangerous escalation that targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure and the homes of innocent Ukrainians.”

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Observers say the missile strike, which hit western Ukraine, was meant as a clear warning to Kyiv’s allies in the NATO military alliance.

The launch of the nuclear-capable missile came days after Ukraine and its allies agreed on security guarantees to defend the country from further Russian aggression if a U.S.-led peace process leads to a deal…