Belarus President Assures No Use of Nuclear Arms

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko assures that the Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus will never be used, stating that their presence is necessary to deter potential aggressors. Lukashenko, a staunch ally of Russia, allowed part of the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine to be launched from Belarus and has supported the war. The deployment of the weapons does not violate the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, as Russia retains control over them. Lukashenko's remarks come amidst concerns that Wagner fighters relocating to Belarus could use migrants to destabilize central and eastern Europe.