Russia Preparing to Deploy Nuclear Weapons to Belarus
Reports from Belarusian politician Pavel Latushko have raised concerns that Russia may soon deploy tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus, sparking widespread condemnation from international leaders who urge both sides to de-escalate tensions before it leads to an all-out war.
Jan. 02, 2023 1:13PM
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A map showing Ukraine (in yellow) and Belarus (in blue), with red arrows pointing towards each other representing escalating tensions between them due to possible Russian deployment of nuclear weapons into Belarus
Recent reports from Belarusian politician and former Minister of Culture Pavel Latushko have raised concerns that Russia is preparing to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus in the near future. This news comes amidst ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with both countries engaged in a military conflict since 2014. The deployment of nuclear weapons would be a major escalation in the conflict, and could potentially lead to devastating consequences for the region. The presence of nuclear weapons would also significantly increase the risk of accidental detonation or miscalculation by either side, which could result in an all-out war. The potential deployment has been met with widespread condemnation from international leaders, who are urging both sides to de-escalate tensions and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he will not allow any foreign power to use his country as a “testing ground” for its military capabilities. At this time, it is unclear what steps Ukraine will take if Russia does indeed deploy nuclear weapons into Belarus. However, it is clear that such an action would be highly provocative and destabilizing for the region as a whole. It remains to be seen how this situation will play out in the coming weeks and months ahead.