Russia Begins Nuclear Drill as Tensions With West Escalate Over Ukraine Conflict

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:09pm on 30 Oct 2024,Wednesday India

Russia’s nuclear forces initiated a large-scale drill after President Vladimir Putin’s orders, marking a critical moment in the ongoing Ukraine war. Putin emphasized testing missile systems and maintaining nuclear readiness, while NATO and Western allies are monitoring Russia’s maneuvers. Moscow issued strong warnings about potential nuclear responses if Ukraine, with Western backing, targets Russian territories. Meanwhile, reports indicate North Korea has deployed 10,000 troops to Russia, with speculation they may support operations near Ukraine. Putin stated that, despite tensions, Russia will avoid an arms race, but will ensure sufficient nuclear force readiness amid heightened geopolitical risks.

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