Published: May 06, 2024, 23:15 IST | Updated: May 06, 2024, 23:15 IST
World May 06, 2024, 23:15 IST
Russia-Ukraine War: Putin orders nuclear drills in response to western escalations
Russia announced Monday it has started preparing for nuclear weapons exercises near Ukraine, accusing Western officials of making “provocative statements and threats" by deepening their support for Ukraine. Last week, French President Macron hinted at deploying French troops in Ukraine, while UK's David Cameron said that Ukraine had the right to use British weapons for strikes within Russia. WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-chief of BNE IntelliNews and also former Moscow bureau chief for the Daily Telegraph.