Russia's security council secretary has lashed out at NATO's Steadfast Defender Exercise 2024. Nikolai Patrushev, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, accused the U.S.-led bloc of rehearsing for an armed confrontation with Russia. He added that the military exercise was destabilising and was increasing tensions in the region. His comments come as NATO allies slam French President Emmanuel Macron for suggesting that the bloc should send troops to Ukraine to help to fight Russia. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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