NATO conducts Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise amid tensions, drawing Kremlin's criticism.

NATO has begun its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, involving over 2,000 personnel and 60 aircraft across eight airbases in Western Europe. Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the drills, claiming they heighten tensions amid the Ukraine conflict. He emphasized the need for nuclear arms reduction discussions but finds them challenging due to Western nuclear powers' involvement in Ukraine. The exercise aims to affirm NATO's nuclear deterrent capabilities.

October 14, 2024
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