Russia Conducts Tactical Nuclear Drills Near Ukraine Border in Response to Western Threats

Russian forces have commenced military exercises near the Ukraine border involving tactical nuclear weapons as a response to perceived threats from Western officials, serving as a warning against escalating tensions. Amid the drills, a Russian general, previously dismissed for criticizing military issues in Ukraine, has been detained on bribery charges.

The exercises, conducted in Russia's Southern Military District, focus on the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons and have raised concerns about potential nuclear escalation. These drills come following remarks from Western officials hinting at increased involvement in the Ukraine conflict, leading to heightened tensions between Russia and NATO.