Belarus starts taking delivery of Russian nuclear weapons, Lukashenko says
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the nuclear deployment in his country will act as a deterrent against potential aggressors.
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Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Since invading Ukraine last year, Vladimir Putin has said repeatedly that Russia would be ready to use nuclear weapons if needed to defend its “territorial integrity.”
Belarus is calling for a Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says that won’t aid goals
Ukraine has said Russia must withdraw its troops as a precursor to any peace deal, and says any temporary ceasefire would only allow Russia to regroup for future military action.