The Kremlin said that NATO's annual nuclear exercise involving nuclear-capable military aircraft, which began on Monday, was fuelling tensions in light of the "hot war" unfolding in Ukraine.NATO was due to begin its annual "Steadfast Noon” nuclear exercise on Monday,

MOSCOW, SANA- NATO’s “Steadfast Noon” nuclear exercise is only escalating tensions amid “a hot war” in Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “Given the ‘hot war’ phase of the Ukrainian conflict, such drills will certainly lead to nothing but a further escalation of tensions,” TASS quoted Peskov as saying.

The Kremlin has criticized NATO's nuclear-capable military aircraft exercises, accusing them of escalating tensions during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. NATO's annual 'Steadfast Noon' exercise, involving 60 aircraft from 13 nations,

The military alliance started its annual nuclear exercise "Steadfast Noon" with up to 60 aircraft taking part on Monday.

NATO has commenced the Steadfast Noon exercises, simulating the use of nuclear weapons. The Alliance is showcasing its capabilities in response to Putin's threats by deploying over 60 various types of aircraft across Europe.