Russia said Monday that because of statements made by UK and French officials, its military has begun planning for drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons near Ukraine.
Russia said Monday that because of statements made by UK and French officials, its military has begun planning for drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons near Ukraine. A Kremlin statement said the exercises are planned „in response to provocative statements and threats by certain Western officials against the Russian Federation,“ per Politico Europe. A Ukrainian military spokesman responded to the announcement by calling it „nuclear blackmail, and a NATO spokesperson said the plan is „dangerous and irresponsible,“ the BBC reports.
