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In response to Western officials’ remarks about deeper involvement in the Ukraine conflict, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the commencement of nuclear drills involving tactical nuclear weapons. This marks the first time Russia has publicly acknowledged drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, though its strategic nuclear forces regularly conduct exercises. The drills, taking place in the Southern Military District, include practical training in nuclear weapons preparation and use, employing Kinzhal and Iskander missiles. The announcement was made after statements from French President Macron and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron regarding possible aid to Ukraine, which has heightened tensions between Russia and NATO.

The Kremlin’s announcement of forthcoming nuclear drills serves as a direct response to escalating tensions instigated by NATO’s suggested troop deployment into Ukraine. These drills, ordered by President Vladimir Putin, aim to address the perceived threats posed by unspecified Western actions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov specifically highlighted comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron and British representatives as the impetus for these drills.

North Korea carried out its first nuclear counterattack drills to simulate its “nuclear trigger” management system, guided by leader Kim Jong Un, as a clear warning to its enemies, state news agency KCNA said on Tuesday. As part of testing the nationwide nuclear management system, called “nuclear trigger”, its artillery forces joined the country’s first such drills on Monday in a show of diversified nuclear capabilities and protest against U.S. and South Korean “provocative and invasive” military exercises, KCNA reported. Kim oversaw the simulation drills involving maneuvering troops in nuclear counterattack posture, and firing artillery with mock nuclear warheads, in case nuclear crisis alerts were issued, according to KCNA.