EU's Kallas Condemns Russia's 'Oreshnik' Missile Strike on Bila Tserkva as Nuclear Risk

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has publicly condemned Russia's use of an RS-26 'Oreshnik' medium-range ballistic missile against Bila Tserkva, calling it a reckless action that risks escalating toward nuclear conflict. The strike marks another intensification in Russia's missile campaign against Ukrainian cities.

The early morning attack on Bila Tserkva, a city south of Kyiv, involved a weapons system not previously deployed in the conflict. Kallas's statement reflects growing European concern over Russia's escalatory tactics and the introduction of new missile systems during the war. The RS-26, a medium-range ballistic missile, represents a significant technical escalation in Russia's arsenal usage. EU officials view such deployments as deliberate provocations that heighten the risk of wider conflict involving NATO allies supporting Ukraine.