Following provocative threats from top European leaders, Russia has announced military exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons. These drills, ordered by President Vladimir Putin, are a response to perceived threats to Europe’s security. Specifically, the exercises will involve missile formations in the Southern Military District and naval forces. This marks the first public announcement of drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, smaller and with a shorter range, heightening the stakes in this complex geopolitical landscape.
Guests:
- Donovan Williams, social commentator and Mail and Guardian op-ed columnist, and
- Tarik Cyril Amar, political analyst and historian of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, currently based at Koc University in Istanbul
