Russia says it plans to hold tactical nuclear weapon drills

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Russia says it plans to hold tactical nuclear weapon drills

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Simulated drills are a response to 'provocative statements' from Western countries, Kremlin says

The Associated Press · Posted: May 06, 2024 9:54 AM EDT

EXCERPT: "Russia plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons, the Defence Ministry announced Monday, days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western officials about the war in Ukraine.

The drills are in 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 that Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons (TNW), though its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises.

The Russian announcement appeared to be a warning to Ukraine's Western allies about becoming more deeply involved in the more than two-year war.

Some of Ukraine's Western partners have previously expressed concern about stoking the conflict amid fears it could spill beyond Ukraine into a war between NATO and Russia. . . . . "

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