How worried should NATO be 100,000 troops Putin says are taking part in drills | DW News

Russia and Belarus have rehearsed the launch of Russian tactical nuclear weapons as part of joint war games.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who attended the drills, claimed some 100,000 troops took part in in the maneuvers - though that figure is thought to be much lower in reality. US military officials were invited to observe the exercises along with observers from other countries.

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Post from DW News on September 17, 2025

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