Russian Senator threatens NATO with nuclear response 
Russian Senator Franz Klintsevich has warned that there will be a "harsh response", including the use of nuclear weapons, against "NATO's aggressive actions". Klintsevich accused NATO of attempting to draw "more nations into their orbit" and threatening Russia. Earlier, US announced that it will add 6,000 troops, tanks, and combat helicopters to the NATO build-up against Russia in eastern Europe.