Russian Military Conducts Tactical Nuclear Drills Near Ukraine Border

Russian forces have initiated military drills near Ukraine involving the use of tactical nuclear weapons in response to perceived threats from western officials. The drills are a warning to the west not to escalate tensions further. Additionally, a Russian general who was fired last year after criticizing military problems in Ukraine has been arrested on bribery charges.

The Russian nuclear forces have started to practice loading and launching hypersonic missiles with nuclear warheads in response to alleged threats and provocations from the West, especially the debate over the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine. These exercises are being carried out in the Southern Military District of Russia, which extends from the Caucasus to the occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea. However, the maneuvers have been overshadowed by the arrest of the Russian ge..