Belarus holds nuclear weapons drills, defence ministry says
Belarus has announced it is conducting nuclear weapons drills to enhance the training of its personnel. The defense ministry emphasized that the exercises are not aimed at any other country and do not pose a security threat in the region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed that Moscow maintains control over the nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus.
- ▪Belarus is conducting nuclear weapons drills to improve personnel training.
- ▪The exercises are not directed against any other state.
- ▪Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that Moscow retains control of the nuclear weapons in Belarus.
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Belarus holds nuclear weapons drills, defence ministry saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 18, 2026, 03:48 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 03:48 PMMOSCOW, May 18 - Belarus, which hosts Russian nuclear weapons, said on Monday it was conducting training in their use."The aim of the exercise is to improve the personnel's level of training, to test the Airborne Forces' readiness to carry out their tasks, and to organise combat operations from unplanned areas," the defence ministry said in a statement.It said the training was not directed against any other state and did not pose security threats in the region.Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear that Moscow retains control of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus.
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