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Russia announces tactical nuclear weapons drills

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Alyona Murashova
May 22, 2024

The exercises are taking place in Russia's Southern Military District, which includes parts of Ukraine occupied by Russian forces. The announcement came as Germany's foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, visited Kyiv.

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