Russia's Plan to Deploy Nuclear Weapons Near Belarus' Borders with NATO Raises Concerns.

Russia plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons near Belarus' borders with NATO neighbors, according to the Russian ambassador to Belarus. The move comes amid tensions between Russia and the West over Moscow's war in Ukraine. Belarus shares a border with NATO members Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Tactical nuclear weapons have a relatively short range and lower yield compared to long-range strategic missiles. The deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus would put them closer to potential targets in Ukraine and NATO members in Eastern and Central Europe.