multi source·5/19/2026·7 sources analyzed
Belarus and Russia conduct joint nuclear weapons drills
Belarus has initiated joint nuclear drills with Russia amid ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The exercises aim to assess readiness for nuclear weapon deployment. (sources: dw, theguardian, aljazeera, france24, politico)
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The Belarusian Defense Ministry stated that the drills would evaluate its capability to deploy nuclear weapons. Ukraine criticized the exercises as a move that could normalize nuclear proliferation.
- Moscow has launched nationwide nuclear drills coinciding with increased aerial strikes between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
- The UN Security Council is convening to discuss the situation in Ukraine amid these developments.
- Belarus has dismissed concerns regarding the joint nuclear drills with Russia.
Why it matters
The drills raise concerns about nuclear readiness and the implications for regional security amid ongoing conflict.
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