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Putin stated that the upcoming exercises will take place over three stages, with Belarusian forces joining in the second stage after receiving instructions from Russia's defense ministry.
According to statements issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Paris's "provocative statements" regarding the Ukraine conflict are viewed as exacerbating an already volatile situation.
Russia has not officially confirmed the nuclear element of the upcoming drills. However, the mere suggestion of simulating nuclear strikes is likely to stoke fears about the potential for escalation in the year-old conflict.
Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed that over 24 hours, the Belgorod Region endured a barrage of attacks from Ukrainian drones.
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin restated Moscow's readiness for dialogue in a latest televised interview on Rossiya-1, addressing the current conflict in Ukraine.
Lithuania has demonstrated its commitment to Ukraine since the invasion by Russia by providing winter gear support. Its €0.9 billion in aid makes it the second-largest global contribution by GDP percentage, showing steadfast unity.
Ukraine accuses Russia of launching more than 200 chemical strikes in January 2024, stating that the Russians violated international rules by using tear gas grenades. Moscow disagrees; neither has hard evidence, which raises more questions.
A fire was started by Ukrainian drones attacking the Ilsky oil plant in Russia. Claims of responsibility by the SBU security service escalated geopolitical tensions and sparked worries about the region's oil sector's consequences.
The Kremlin denied providing any proof when claiming that Ukrainian military had used people as shields in response to a Human Rights Watch report on killings in Mariupol. The report emphasises how vital it is to conduct unbiased inquiries.
According to Ukrainian military intelligence, a successful cyberattack on Russian drone control programmes has disrupted the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles. Russia has not reacted, which has prompted questions about the implications and possible defences.
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