NATO countries will conduct their annual nuclear military exercises on October 13, as confirmed by Secretary General Mark Rutte on October 10. The North Atlantic Alliance’s statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) emphasized that the drills will commence on the specified date. Rutte highlighted the exercises as a demonstration of NATO’s nuclear deterrent capability and its commitment to collective defense.
Russia has warned it will respond to NATO’s nuclear activities, with reports suggesting new missile systems in Asia could maintain strategic balance. Earlier this week, media outlets speculated about NATO considering military drills near Russia’s borders, focusing on remote and less-monitored regions.
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