Geopolitical Landscape - NATO conducts nuclear war games, simulating nuclear strikes with US bombs, signaling readiness to defend its territory [1][2] - Russia views NATO's exercise as a provocation and conducts its own nuclear drills [3] - The US-Russia nuclear arms agreement is set to expire, potentially leading to an unlimited deployment of nuclear weapons by both sides [4] Military Readiness - European fighter jets are training to carry out nuclear strikes using American bombs [1] - The decision to use US nuclear weapons rests with the US president, but could involve allied aircraft in extreme scenarios [2] - Dutch F-35s are participating in the exercise, demonstrating allied readiness [2] Deterrence and Risk - NATO states the exercise aims to deter enemies, though Russia perceives it as a provocation [3] - The potential use of nuclear weapons represents the "highest form of violence" for deterrence [4] - The pilot acknowledges the heavy responsibility of potentially dropping nuclear bombs [3]