"NATO's Massive Military Exercise Sparks Russian Warning of 'Tragic Consequences'"

Russia warns of "tragic consequences" as 90,000 NATO and Swedish troops conduct military exercises near its border, calling the operation "provocative." NATO's 2022 Strategic Concept identifies Russia as the most significant threat, and Sweden's potential entry into NATO is being held up by Hungary. The Russian foreign ministry denies plans to attack NATO countries and accuses the alliance of justifying its existence through containment of Russia. The U.S. and EU remain key backers of Ukraine, with President Biden warning of potential direct conflict with Russia if Ukraine falls.