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Russia Completes Delivery of Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus

Belarusian President Lukashenko Confirms Final Shipment Arrived in October Amid Ongoing War with Ukraine

  • Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that Russia has completed its delivery of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus.
  • The final shipment of these weapons, which are designed for battlefield use, arrived in October.
  • Lukashenko has stated that the presence of these weapons in Belarus is intended to deter aggression from Poland, a NATO member.
  • The move has raised concerns among Western nations, with some condemning it as a violation of the U.N. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
  • Despite the concerns, Russia maintains that it will retain control over the weapons stationed in Belarus.
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