Russia delivers nuclear munitions in Belarus as part of nuclear drills - Reuters
Russia delivers nuclear munitions in Belarus as part of nuclear drills Reuters
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"During the exercise, in cooperation with the Russian side, it is planned to practice the delivery of nuclear weapons and preparations for their use."
— Alexander Lukashenko , Politician
"Vladimir Putin listens as Russian Strategic Missile Forces chief, Col. Gen. Sergei Karakayev reports to him on a successful test launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"a targeted mobilization of domestic forces."
— Alexander Lukashenko , Politician
"Zelenskyy warned Belarus on Friday against allowing itself to be drawn into Russia’s war."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Such statements are nothing more than an attempt to further inflame tensions in order to prolong the war."
— Dmitry Peskov , Politician
"In particular, Russia is considering plans for operations in the southern and northern directions from the territory of Belarus — either against the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction in Ukraine or against one of the NATO countries — precisely from the territory of Belarus."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"an attempt at further incitement."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
Key People
Alexander Lukashenko is the President of Belarus.
Aliaksandr Lukashenka is the long-time leader of Belarus.
Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.
Sergei Karakayev is the chief of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Russia has initiated large-scale nuclear force exercises amid an escalation in Ukrainian drone attacks. The three-day drills involve 64,000 troops, over 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 warships, and 13 submarines, including eight equipped with nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles. The exercises aim to prepare for the use of nuclear capabilities under the threat of aggression and demonstrate cooperation with Belarus, which hosts Russian nuclear weapons, including the new Oreshnik missile system.
Russia and Belarus have launched joint military exercises to practice the combat deployment of tactical nuclear weapons. The drills aim to test the military’s readiness to move and deploy nuclear weapons from unplanned launch sites, involving missile units and air force detachments working in coordination with the Russian army. The exercises are not directed against any third country and do not threaten regional security.
Belarus and Russia conducted joint nuclear exercises, with authorities stating that the drills are not aimed at any third country. The exercises come amid warnings from Kyiv about a potential new offensive from Belarusian territory against Ukraine or NATO.
Belarus has begun joint training exercises with Russia on nuclear weapons combat. The Belarusian Ministry of Defence stated that the exercise is a planned event and not directed at any specific third party, amid strong reactions from Ukraine and NATO allies as Belarusian and Russian forces train on nuclear weapon use.
Belarus and Russia have commenced joint military drills focused on practicing the use of nuclear weapons, including those deployed by Russia in Belarus. The exercises involve missile units and warplanes, aiming to train forces in the covert movement and preparation for nuclear weapon delivery. Both nations assert that the drills are pre-planned and not directed at any third country.
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