Nuclear: NATO reassures Russia about its exercise in Italy after Moscow's threats

NATO has confirmed that the annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon, scheduled from October 13 to 23 in Italy, is a routine event without real weapons, aimed at training allies and ensuring nuclear capability. Russia, having threatened to use nuclear weapons if isolated, has increased its threats, but NATO assured there are no alarming changes in its posture. Seventeen countries will participate, and the exercise is not related to current global events. NATO officials emphasized the routine nature of the exercise and their close monitoring of Russia.