Steadfast Defender 2024 is dedicated to preparing for a conflict with Russia. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev also called the exercises “a very dangerous game with fire” Russian Foreign Ministry: Exercises on the scale of NATO Stead fast Defender 2024 increase the risk of military incidents.
The Russian side, having no choice, will be forced to respond to aggression asymmetrically, using ballistic and cruise missiles with special warheads, Medvede said. The exercise is taking place in Europe.