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As tensions with NATO rise, Russia shows off its nuclear might

2026-05-21 16:49:54Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Russia on Thursday delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus and displayed elements of its strategic nuclear forces, as tensions with European NATO members rose over the war in Ukraine and drone activity in the Baltics.

Moscow is conducting some of its largest nuclear exercises in years, involving 64,000 people to train its forces in the "preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event of aggression."

The three-day exercises, which began on Tuesday across Russia and Belarus, involve the Strategic Missile Forces, the Northern and Pacific Fleets, long-range aviation and units from the Leningrad and Central military districts.

As part of the exercises, Russia displayed a Borei nuclear-class ballistic missile submarine, an Il-38 anti-submarine aircraft, a MiG-31 armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, and RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles.

President Vladimir Putin described the use of nuclear weapons as a "last resort," but stressed the importance of preserving the nuclear triad as a guarantor of sovereignty and strategic deterrence.

A missile unit in Belarus is training to receive special ammunition for the Iskander-M mobile tactical missile system, including loading ammunition onto launch vehicles, Russia said.

Russian nuclear exercises typically use artificial nuclear warheads. One video released by the defense ministry showed a military truck traveling with minimal security, while others showed nuclear submarines, aircraft and warships.

The exercises come as Moscow says it is locked in an existential war with the West over Ukraine.

Throughout the war, Putin has issued warnings about Russia's nuclear power as a warning to the West not to go too far in supporting Kiev. Ukraine and some Western leaders have dismissed such moves as irresponsible "sword-waving."

Moscow has accused the Baltic states of allowing Ukraine to fly over their territory to attack northern Russia, a charge that NATO has denied.


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