Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile test serves as a direct warning to Washington and its allies. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the missile launch, aimed at a Ukrainian military site, as a demonstration of Russia’s readiness to defend its interests. This test signals Russia’s opposition to Western support for Ukraine and highlights the potential for military escalation. Lavrov stressed that Russia would not hesitate to use any means to avoid strategic defeat and warned the West to respect Moscow's red lines.