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Putin deploys nuclear weapons to Belarus, escalating tensions

  • Putin has reportedly deployed short-range nuclear weapons to Belarus, closer to Ukraine and NATO.
  • The exact number of weapons moved is unknown, but facilities in Belarus were prepared to house them.
  • Belarusian pilots and crews have been trained to operate the nuclear weapons.
  • Experts see the move as nuclear saber-rattling to discourage Western support for Ukraine.
  • Some analysts believe the deployment is intended to cement Putin's control over Belarus.
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