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Putin told Russian viewers that the move was a response to the US and UK granting Ukraine permission to strike targets further inside Russia in a limited capacity with their weaponry. He said Russia would have the "right" to strike countries whose weapons were used by Ukraine to strike Russia.

Zelenskyy called for strong worldwide condemnation.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian state-run media organization TASS that Russia's National Center for the Reduction of Nuclear Danger had sent a message to the United States' equivalent body, the National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center (NRRCC), "automatically" 30 minutes before the planned launch.

Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh confirmed the notification had taken place prior to the use of the missile.

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