Belarus to Introduce New Military Doctrine Allowing Use of Nuclear Weapons

The move comes after Russia sent tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus last year, marking a significant escalation in the region's military posture.

Belarus, a close ally of Russia, is set to introduce a new military doctrine that allows for the potential use of nuclear weapons.
Russian tactical nuclear weapons were sent to Belarus last year, marking the first time since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin announced the new doctrine at a meeting of Belarus' Security Council, stating that it clearly defines their allied obligations.
The new doctrine is to be presented for approval to the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, a representative body that operates in parallel with the Belarusian parliament.
Belarus has allowed Russian troops to perform exercises on its territory since before the beginning of the Ukraine conflict and was used by Russia to launch its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.