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.