Russia has practiced delivering a retaliatory nuclear strike

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What's the use of having a weapon if you can't play with it and imagine using it for real? In fact, perhaps it would be irresponsible not to. Everyone needs to keep in practice, and make sure their equipment is ready at a moments notice.

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It is posturing, yes, but it is also part of international relations, these "military games" and preparedness exercises. It evokes opportunity to frame a response. What would Putin like to hear?

You just don't get it. Russia, according to the new military concept adopted by the parliament and approved by the president, can launch a nuclear strike on those countries whose weapons were used against Russian territory. This is a conceptual decision. That is, if a missile made in Germany, France, Britain or the USA flies to Russian territory, Russia can respond with a nuclear strike on the territory of these countries. This is the new Russian law.