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Russian government warned that nuclear exercises that NATO began this Monday in the United Kingdom and the North Sea will only lead to “further escalation of tensions” during a period of tension between Moscow and the Atlantic bloc due to the war in Ukraine background.

“In context “hot war” which is carried out within Ukrainian conflict, These exercises, of course, only lead to further escalation of tensionsThis was stated by a Kremlin representative. Dmitry Peskov, in front of the press, according to a Russian news agency TASS.

The new Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, confirmed late last week that the maneuvers, known as “Steady noon starts this Monday with 60 aircraft.

In an uncertain world, it is critical to test our defenses.

Nice to visit @SHAPE_NATO and meet with #BORN NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Cavoli, and the team in Mons. I look forward to our collaboration as we continue to protect our 1 billion citizens. pic.twitter.com/CsusHmQsuA

— Mark Rutte (@SecGenNATO) October 14, 2024

Last year Italy and Croatia They took part in exercises that took place around the same days in the Mediterranean region. So they had participation of 13 allies and in particular from American B-52 bombers who arrived from the USA.

Relationships between Moscow and the Atlantic Alliance are especially tense due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Moreover, these maneuvers occur at a time when Russia has announced a revision of its nuclear doctrine. changing and expanding the scenarios in which it will respond to threats involving nuclear weapons.

(Europe Press)