Russia’s Zapad War Games: A Display of Military Techniques

In a recent statement, Russia's foreign ministry expressed the hope that U.S. military officials would realize from the large-scale Zapad war games that Russia does not pose any threat to NATO. The exercises, which spanned five days and concluded on Tuesday, included preparation drills for the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons.

The war games were codenamed Zapad, meaning 'West,' reflecting the geographical focus of the drills. Notably, the exercises also incorporated the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, a weapon previously test-fired during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, drawing international scrutiny.

While the drills have raised concerns among Western nations, Russian officials aim to project an image of transparency and non-aggression. Observers have been closely watching the military maneuvers for insights into Russia's strategic capabilities and intent.

(With inputs from agencies.)