Event Brief
Russia holds nuclear combat drills during Putin-China trip
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Russia conducts a major combat exercise to prepare and use its nuclear forces while Putin visits Beijing.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: A major combat exercise to prepare and use Russia's nuclear forces
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The drills are being held while Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping.
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