Russians and Belarus Prepare Nuclear Missile Drills: A Direct Threat to Western Security and America’s Interests

As Russia and Belarus announce plans for the Zapad-2025 military exercises involving simulated nuclear missile launches, the security of Europe—and by extension America’s own national defense—faces a renewed challenge. The Belarusian Defense Minister, Víktor Jrenin, confirmed that these drills will include planning for the use of nuclear weapons alongside deployment of Russia's hypersonic Oréshnik missiles. Such preparations are not mere routine maneuvers; they are deliberate signals of Moscow’s intent to increase its offensive capabilities right on NATO’s border. Why Are Russia and Belarus Escalating Nuclear Readiness? The exercises come amid rising tensions as Russia continues its unprovoked war in Ukraine...