Summary
President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus warned that the U.S. supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles could lead to nuclear war. Russia has placed nuclear weapons in Belarus, and President Trump is considering Ukraine's request for more missiles to target Russia. Lukashenko suggests that President Trump understands the risks and has not agreed to send the weapons yet.
Key Facts
- President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus is a close ally of the Kremlin.
- Russia put tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
- Ukraine has asked the U.S. for Tomahawk missiles to strike deep into Russia.
- President Trump is considering Ukraine's request for these missiles.
- President Zelensky of Ukraine hopes to pressure Russia by targeting key Russian sites.
- Lukashenko believes sending these missiles could escalate to nuclear war.
- President Trump has not yet decided to send the Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
