Russia started exercises with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system and several thousand troops. This is likely to be seen as another attempt by Moscow to show off its nuclear strength. “In total, more than 3,000 military personnel and about 300 pieces of equipment are involved in the exercises,” Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement.

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