Belarus Begins Nuclear Deployment Training with Russian Forces
Belarus has commenced training with the Russian army to deploy nuclear weapons on its soil. This exercise is part of an agreement reached in 2023 and focuses on the delivery, preparation, and strategic deployment of these munitions, emphasizing stealth and movement. Russia retains control over the use of the missiles.
In a significant development, Belarus announced on Monday the commencement of training programs focused on the deployment of nuclear weapons it hosts from Russia. This move stems from the 2023 agreement between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Belarusian Defence Ministry outlined that the training exercises, undertaken with Russian collaboration, are designed to test the logistics and preparedness necessary for deploying nuclear munitions. Key areas of focus include the stealthy movement of these weapons and their preparation for potential use at various strategic points across the nation.
While Belarus stresses that these maneuvers are not aggressive towards any state and do not pose regional threats, the context of the exercises coincides with recent assertions by Putin regarding the modernization of Russia's nuclear capabilities. The initiative is a part of Russia's larger strategic approach amid ongoing tensions with the West over the conflict in Ukraine.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Google News