Russia Conducts 3 Day Nuclear Drill Amid Escalating Tensions with West Russia has begun a three day nuclear drill, involving over 65,000 troops and 7,800 pieces of equipment.
The exercise is ostensibly designed to test the country's preparedness in the face of an "aggression threat.
" However, given the context, including the recent breakdown of the New START agreement with Washington and Putin's repeated boasts about Moscow's nuclear capabilities, it appears to be a calculated move aimed at sending a message to both domestic and international audiences.