During Putin's visit to China, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced three-day nuclear exercises starting on May 19. Aviation, army and navy are participating; ballistic strikes will be carried out on training grounds in the Russian Federation
The Russian Ministry of Defense released an announcement : from May 19 to 21, parts of the Leningrad and Central military districts, the Pacific and Northern fleets, as well as long-range aviation and missile forces will conduct exercises to practice nuclear strikes. According to the announcement, more than 70 ships, more than 200 missile launchers, more than 60 thousand military personnel, and 8 submarines will take part in the exercises.