To deter West, Russia orders tactical nuke weapons drills
Monday, 6 May 2024 () The drills are a response to "provocative statements and threats of certain Western officials regarding the Russian Federation," the defence ministry said in a statement. It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises. The announcement came on the eve of Russian Prez Vladimir Putin's inauguration to a fifth term in office.
Russia has announced plans to conduct a test of its tactical nuclear weapons deployment capabilities, as revealed by the Defense Ministry on Monday. This exercise, slated to take place "in the near..
Monday, 6 May 2024 ()
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