Russia's Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus: A Response to Ukraine's Conflict.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, citing the country's close military ties with Russia and the need to fend off attacks on Russian territory. The move is seen as an attempt to raise the stakes in the conflict in Ukraine and extend Russia's capability to target several NATO members in Eastern and Central Europe. Putin's move has been criticized by Ukraine and the West, with NATO calling it "dangerous and irresponsible."
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