Russia Conducts Nuclear Exercises — NATO Observes Quietly as Tensions Increase - video Dailymotion

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On May 21, Russia's military carried out nuclear readiness drills, with NATO's Secretary General confirming that the alliance is keeping an eye on the activities but opting not to make any public statements. Russian state media characterized the drills as a strategic warning — a subtle communication to Western nations supporting Ukraine. These exercises occur amid ongoing tensions related to the withdrawal of US troops from Germany, NATO's preparations for its upcoming Nuclear Planning Group meeting in June, and a period of significant escalation at the front lines. Defense experts caution that although these drills align with regular Russian military routines, their timing conveys a calculated political message.

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00:00Russia ran nuclear readiness drills on May 21st, and NATO is watching in silence.

00:05NATO Secretary General Mark Root confirmed the alliance is monitoring Russia's nuclear exercises,

00:11but explicitly declined to comment on them publicly.

00:14Russian state media called the drills a so-called silent dialogue,

00:18a deliberate signal aimed at Western governments continuing to supply Ukraine.

00:22The timing is significant.

00:24NATO is preparing for its June Nuclear Planning Group meeting,

00:28where allies will discuss nuclear deterrence posture.

00:32Meanwhile, the U.S. is withdrawing thousands of troops from Germany.

00:36And on the front line, Russia is losing territory faster than at any point in the past year.

00:42Defense analysts say Russia uses nuclear signaling when conventional losses mount.

00:47And the frequency of these drills has been increasing.

00:50The message from Moscow, do not underestimate what we are willing to do.

Russia Conducts Nuclear Exercises — NATO Observes Quietly as Tensions Increase

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