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Russia activates the “nuclear triad” and raises the state of alert
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu informed Russian President Vladimir Putin that the duty shifts of the command centers of the Strategic Missile Forces, the North Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy and the Long-Range Aviation Command have begun to carry out the orders for combat readiness.
On Putin’s orders. The containment forces of the Russian armed forces were transferred to a special status of service against the background of statements by Western politicians, which Russia called aggressive.
European Council President Charles Michel called the Russian president’s statement “irresponsible”, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the statement was intended to “distract attention” from events in Ukraine.
