Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
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In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, May 21, 2026, A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is seen during drills of Russia's nuclear forces in Belarus. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, May 21, 2026, A Russian MiG-31 fighter carrying a Kinzhal hypersonic missile is seen during drills of Russian nuclear forces. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)In this photo, released by Belarusian Presidential Press Service, Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko, center, speaks to officers as he attends joint nuclear drills held by Russian and Belarusian armed forces in Asipovichy district of Belarus, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP)In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Russian navy personnel is seen during drills of Russia's nuclear forces. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, May 21, 2026, A Borel-class nuclear submarine is seen during drills of Russia's nuclear forces. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service
In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, May 21, 2026, A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is seen during drills of Russia's nuclear forces in Belarus. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)