"Poland's Leader Raises Concerns Over Russia's Transfer of Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus"

Poland's President Andrzej Duda confirmed that Russia has started moving some short-range nuclear weapons to Belarus, a move that he believes will alter the security dynamics in the region and the NATO alliance. While Russia and Belarus have announced the transfer, the US and NATO have not confirmed it. Tactical nuclear weapons are designed for battlefield use and have a limited range and yield. Duda expressed concern over the impact on the security architecture in Europe and NATO's eastern flank. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed that hosting Russian nuclear weapons is a deterrent against Poland, despite no threats from Warsaw. Duda also welcomed the potential sale of Apache helicopters to Poland by the US, which would enhance defense capabilities. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa pledged support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of the situation on Europe's eastern borders.