According to information, on Monday NATO started its regular nuclear deterrence exercises in western Europe after tensions with Russia rose over President Vladimir Putin’s veiled threats in reaction to setbacks in Ukraine.
As stated by the 30 nation alliance, the “routine, ongoing training exercise” that is taking place until October 30 was scheduled prior to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and has nothing to do with the current situation.
Using US B-52 long range bombers, up to 60 aircraft will take part in training missions over the United Kingdom, North Sea and Belgium. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg dismissed all calls to call off the exercise after Putin increased his use of nuclear language as his troops lost territory in Ukraine.
“It would send a very erroneous signal if we suddenly cancelled a normal, long-planned practise due to the situation in Ukraine”, Stoltenberg stated last week. We must realise that NATO’s tough, reliable behaviour.
And further, our military strength are the best ways to prevent an escalation. NATO asserts that it has not noticed any changes to Russia’s nuclear posture despite the Kremlin’s tougher rhetoric. We remain wary, however, Stoltenberg said.
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