Russia and Belarus concluded massive nuclear exercises featuring 64,000 troops and the deployment of tactical warheads to Belarusian field storage facilities.The drills involve simulated nuclear strikes using Iskander-M launchers while the US performs routine Minuteman-3 missile tests.These events exacerbate tensions with NATO as Russia warns of lowered thresholds for nuclear response amid ongoing regional conflicts.Strategic postures have hardened following the exercise as both powers demonstrate long-range capabilities near sensitive border zones.