Belarus stages nuclear drills with Russia as Kyiv warns of new offensive
Belarus and Russia have commenced joint nuclear drills amid warnings from Kyiv of a potential new offensive. The exercises involve the combat use of nuclear weapons and are seen as a response to ongoing tensions with NATO. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has expressed concerns that Russia may launch attacks from Belarusian territory.
- ▪Belarus announced the start of training on the combat use of nuclear weapons with Russia.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has ordered troops to reinforce the border with Belarus due to fears of a new offensive.
- ▪The Kremlin dismissed Zelenskyy's allegations as an attempt at incitement.
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