Takeaways from Putin’s Q&A Session in Kazakhstan, CSTO: Oreshnik missile, inflation, ruble

The Oreshnik missile system bolsters Russia’s military strength, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

That the country came in possession of the advanced and powerful weapon system does not, however, change its approach to the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, according to the president.

Putin also spoke about inflation and the ruble exchange rate, noting that the situation is under control.

Strikes with Western weapons, Oreshnik missile