‘Something big taking place’: Why has Russia sent more nukes to Belarus?
Summary
Russia and Belarus held joint military drills involving nuclear weapons across a large part of Eurasia, including missile launches and war games. Belarus allowed nuclear weapons on its soil following recent constitutional changes, and Russia supplied Belarus with new military equipment, raising concerns internationally.Key Facts
- Belarus joined Russia’s military drills that included tactical and strategic nuclear weapons.
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took part in the exercises for the first time.
- Russia launched a long-range hypersonic missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads during the drills.
- Russia supplied Belarus with modified fighter jets and ballistic missiles with nuclear capability.
- Belarus amended its constitution in 2022 to permit nuclear weapons on its territory.
- Russia deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in 2023, citing U.S. nuclear bases in Europe as justification.
- Tactical nuclear weapons are smaller, harder to track, and are not covered by existing arms control treaties.
- The joint exercises are linked to Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine and have caused international concern.
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