Russian President Vladimir Putin despatched a pointy message on the eve of his inauguration for a fifth time period in workplace, planning tactical nuclear drills because the Kremlin accused Western leaders of escalating tensions over the Ukraine battle and hauled within the ambassadors of Britain and France for a dressing-down.
As Putin met with members of the federal government Monday whereas making ready to start his new time period, Russia’s Protection Ministry introduced it will stage nonstrategic nuclear missile drills within the close to future. Russia’s International Ministry additionally summoned the British and French ambassadors for a scolding, sending a tricky message about Russia’s hardening method to the West.