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

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 Europe?
07:12 Can French and British nuclear forces help safeguard Europe?
10:17 Can NATO adapt and remain strong in a changing security landscape?

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