NATO desfășoară forțele nucleare în Italia, pe fondul tensiunilor cu Rusia. Putin amenință cu un război atomic • Newsweek România

NATO is conducting its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, in Italy starting October 13, amid rising tensions with Russia. The exercise aims to test the alliance's nuclear response capabilities and coordination without using real nuclear weapons. Italy has hosted this exercise multiple times, reflecting its role in NATO's nuclear deterrence strategy. The backdrop includes Russia's threats regarding the use of nuclear weapons if NATO blocks the Kaliningrad enclave, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Despite the tense atmosphere, Italian officials emphasize that the exercise is part of a regular training schedule and not a direct response to Russian threats.