Russian President Vladimir Putin says the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile used against Ukraine this week will go into serial production and is "ready to be used" again if necessary.

Russia will continue testing and start mass producing the new "Oreshnik" missile that was used to target Dnipro, Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia will continue to test and start mass-producing the hypersonic ballistic missile that it fired at Ukraine Thursday.

"Our country has the right to target military facilities of states that attack us," the Russian official said.

Vladimir Putin has made a number of threats towards the UK and US in recent weeks - and it is causing significant issues at home for the despot.

The Kremlin has been clear that it views the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine as a hostile act, with Putin warning of a potential retaliation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday on debt forgiveness for new army recruits signing up to fight in Ukraine, a Russian government website showed. Agencies reported that the law provides for forgiveness of up to 10 million roubles ($95,

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a law that allows those who sign up to fight in Ukraine to write off unpaid debts worth almost $100,000, the government announced.