Russia’s Military Simulates Nuclear Strike After Opting Out of Treaty

Amid escalating tensions with the West, Russia, under President Putin’s oversight, conducted a simulated nuclear strike. This comes shortly after the Russian parliament’s decision to withdraw from a global nuclear test ban treaty. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated the drill practiced a retaliatory nuclear strike in response to an enemy’s nuclear attack. With tensions rising due to the conflict in Ukraine, there’s growing concern that Russia might resume nuclear tests, potentially destabilizing global relations further.