ROME (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 11th April, 2019) The US military exercises involving nuclear component may result in catastrophic events, and Europe has to realize the risks of taking part in such "crazy actions," Vladimir Yermakov, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department for Non-proliferation and Arms Control, told Sputnik on Thursday.
"Military training involving an obvious nuclear component near Russian borders does not contribute to the de-escalation of tensions in Europe and it can willingly or unwillingly lead to catastrophic consequences. Europe, finally, has to realize the full risks of participation in such crazy actions," Yermakov said, following consultations on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in the Vatican.
According to Yermakov, the Vatican's representatives shared his concerns.
In March, US Air Force announced it had deployed six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to Europe for "theater integration and flying training" with its NATO allies. The actions were promptly criticized by the Kremlin.
