Vladimir Putin orders nuclear drills in ‘near future’ in response to Western ‘threats’

The date and venue of the exercises have not been specified. Vladimir Putin ordered nuclear drills “In the near future”, According to the Russian Defense Ministry on Monday, May 6, that includes troops near Ukraine. Since the conflict in Ukraine began in February 2022, the Russian president has blown hot and cold about the use of nuclear weapons.

At this time, the exercises are intended “Maintain Products” Army to protect the country “In response to provocative statements and threats against Russia by some Western officials”, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian president, confirmed that these were very accurate comments. “Mr Macron”of “British Representatives” and A “Representative of the United States Senate, if I’m not mistaken”. There are these leaders “He talked about the willingness and intention to send armed forces to Ukraine, which means deploying NATO troops against the Russian army”He condemned.

“Continued steps will be taken to provide training in the production and use of non-strategic nuclear weapons”, the Russian Defense Ministry noted. These weapons, also known as tactical nuclear weapons, are designed for use on or behind the battlefield and can be launched by missiles. The exercises include the air force, navy and forces of the Southern Military District, which is closest to Ukraine and specifically covers Ukrainian areas that Moscow says will be annexed.