The Oreshnik missile, a nuclear-capable weapon used by Russia in strikes on Ukraine, has drawn criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron and EU officials. Described as a state-of-the-art intermediate-range ballistic missile, it can strike targets across Europe and evade air defense systems. Its first use was in 2024 in Dnipro, Ukraine. The missile can travel between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers and is believed to be capable of carrying nuclear warheads, although initial strikes used non-nuclear warheads. The missile's hypersonic speed makes it difficult to intercept.