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Russia Launches Major Three-Day Nuclear Military Drills

2026-05-19

Russia has launched a major three-day nuclear military exercise, sending a clear signal about its readiness to deploy its most powerful weapons if threatened. The country's defense ministry confirmed the drills began on Tuesday and will involve the live launch of both ballistic and cruise missiles, making them one of the more significant nuclear readiness exercises the country has conducted in recent years.

By Iwo Mazur