Europe tests ability to counter Russia's nuclear threats | DW News

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As Russia escalates its nuclear rhetoric and issues fresh warnings to NATO, the military alliance is putting its nuclear deterrent to the test. Seventeen allies are taking part in an annual exercise in Italy. How seriously should Europe take Moscow’s threats, and how prepared is it to counter them? Chapters: 00:00 Report: NATO launches nuclear readiness exercise amid tensions with Russia 00:26 France's missile test and Russia's warning over Kaliningrad 01:16 Europe's security and the future of the US nuclear umbrella 01:32 Interview: Liviu Horovitz, nuclear deterrence expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) 01:43 What NATO's Steadfast Noon exercise is designed to demonstrate 02:41 Are Russia's nuclear threats aimed at intimidating Europe? 03:50 France's nuclear deterrent and the risk of escalation 04:44 Can Europe still rely on the US nuclear umbrella under Donald Trump? 06:09 Could the US gradually scale back its security commitment to Eu

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