Russia conducting 3 days of major nuclear drills
Summary
Russia began three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops and many types of military equipment. These drills come amid rising tensions with Ukraine and after the end of a nuclear arms treaty with the United States.Key Facts
- The drills run from May 19 to 21, 2026 and include over 65,000 soldiers.
- More than 7,800 weapons and equipment items are involved, including around 200 missile launchers.
- Aircraft, ships, submarines, and nuclear submarines are participating in the exercises.
- Russia plans to test-launch ballistic and cruise missiles during the drills.
- The New START nuclear arms treaty between Russia and the U.S. ended in February 2026.
- Russia says it will use nuclear weapons drills to prepare for any threat of aggression.
- Russia recently deployed nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus, an ally bordering NATO countries.
- Ukraine’s president ordered troops to strengthen defenses at the northern border amid concerns about a potential new attack from Belarus.
- The drills started just before President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China.
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