Ukraine war live updates: Russia launches tactical nuclear weapons drill, warning the West against direct involvement in the war

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The timing of Russian non-strategic nuclear weapons drills that began on Tuesday is not accidental and will certainly be watched closely by Ukraine and the West.

The exercises come at a time when Russia is repeatedly warning Kyiv's Western allies against any direct involvement in the war in Ukraine , including any potential deployment of ground troops. Non-strategic or tactical nuclear weapons are designed for use on the battlefield and are able to erase specific targets, such as military bases or training centers.

Announcing the exercises earlier in May, Russia's Ministry of Defense directly linked the exercises to 'provocative statements and threats of individual Western officials against the Russian Federation.' Russia has been particularly displeased by French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that he wouldn't rule out French ground troops being deployed in Ukraine. The U.K.

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