Russia to stage massive nuclear exercise amid Ukraine stand-off

The war games follow US president Joe Biden’s warning on Thursday that Russia could invade Ukraine within days

Russian president Vladimir Putin (Pool via AP)

The Russian military has announced massive drills of its strategic forces, a stark reminder of the country’s nuclear might amid Western fears that Moscow might be preparing to invade Ukraine.

The defence ministry said Russian president Vladimir Putin will personally oversee the exercise on Saturday, which will involve multiple practice launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.