Russian Tactical Nuclear Drills Amid European Tensions

Russian tactical nuclear drills were deemed necessary due to rising tensions in Europe and aggressive actions by the United States and European powers, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He noted that such drills, being conducted with Belarus, are considered standard practice.

Russian tactical nuclear drills were made necessary by the tensions in Europe and the hostile actions of the United States and European powers, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

Peskov told a briefing that drills such as the ones Russia is carrying out together with Belarus were normal practice.