MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday launched a massive exercise of the country’s nuclear forces featuring missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike, as he continued to flex the country’s nuclear muscle amid spiralling tensions with the West over Ukraine.

Speaking in a video call with military leaders, Putin said that the drills will simulate top officials’ action in using nuclear weapons and include launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the drills would include launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles{ai:summary}<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a large-scale exercise of the country's nuclear forces, simulating a retaliatory strike amid rising tensions with the West over Ukraine. The drills involve missile launches and actions by military leaders regarding nuclear weapon use. </p><p>#military</p>

Russian forces start massive drills to simulate retaliatory nuclear strikes

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