US EditionPutin Says Russia Will Station Tactical Nuclear Arms in Belarus
- Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, as announced by President Vladimir Putin.
- Putin defended this move by comparing it to the US stationing nuclear weapons in Europe, and stated that it would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has long raised the issue of stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, which borders Poland. Russia has already stationed 10 aircraft in Belarus capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons, and will complete the construction of a storage facility by July 1.
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Russia may put intercontinental missiles in Belarus if necessary
President Alexander Lukashenko has said that Russia, which has already decided to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, could also, if necessary, put intercontinental or strategic nuclear missiles there too.
Belarus says Russia could deploy intercontinental nuclear missiles within country, says they could use Russian tactical nukes with Russia’s consent – Real News No Bullshit
President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Friday that Russia, which has already decided to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, could also place intercontinental nuclear missiles in the country if necessary. In his annual address to lawmakers and government officials, Lukashenko stated that Moscow’s plans to position nuclear arms in its close ally’s territory would help protect Belarus, which he claimed was under threat from the …
Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus?
The announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that he intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus appears to be another attempt to raise the stakes in the conflict in Ukraine. It follows Putin’s warnings that Moscow is ready to use “all available means,” to fend off attacks on Russian territory, a […]
Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus?
The announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that he intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus appears to be another attempt to raise the stakes in the conflict in Ukraine.It follows Putin's warnings that Moscow is ready to use “all available means,” to fend off attacks on Russian territory, a reference to its nuclear arsenal.A look at Putin’s statement and its implications:HOW DID PUTIN EXPLAIN HIS MOVE?Puti…
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