Russia and Belarus Advance Tactical Nuclear Drills Amid Rising Tensions

Joint exercises focus on non-strategic nuclear weapons in response to perceived Western provocations.

The second stage of the drills involves joint training for the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons.
Russian officials cite Western military support for Ukraine as a primary reason for these exercises.
Footage shows Iskander missile systems and MiG-31 jets participating in the drills.
Putin states no immediate need for nuclear weapons in Ukraine but does not rule out doctrinal changes.
The U.S. intelligence community monitors the situation, noting no change in Russia's strategic nuclear posture.