Brussels: Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that the alliance’s recent nuclear exercises clearly demonstrated its ability to defend itself and maintain a credible nuclear deterrent in the face of growing threats from Russia.

Speaking after the conclusion of Nato’s annual nuclear readiness drills, Rutte said he was “absolutely confident” that the exercise showed the alliance’s strength and unity. “When Russia uses dangerous and reckless nuclear rhetoric, our people must know that there is no need to panic,” he said.

“Nato has a strong nuclear deterrent.”

The exercise, which involved several member countries, tested the alliance’s capacity to coordinate and respond in the event of a nuclear crisis. It included fighter jets, bombers, and support aircraft practicing scenarios desi

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