During the exercises, ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads will be launched.
The exercises, which are held annually, attract particular attention this year as they take place against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“By reporting the exercise, Russia is fulfilling its arms control obligations,” the statement said.
It should be noted that these notifications reduce the risk of an incorrect assessment of what is happening.
At the same time, Belgium hosts the annual NATO Steadfast Noon exercises, during which pilots conduct training operations using non-strategic nuclear weapons.
Recall that the previous The Russian maneuvers ended within a few days before the invasion of Ukraine.
Earlier it was reported that a nuclear strike from Russia would change the course of the war in Ukraine and, most likely, provoke physical response from Ukrainian allies and possibly NATO.
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