2024-01-16 20:59:03
The former Soviet republic of Belarus, which is closely allied with Russia, has enshrined the use of nuclear weapons in its new military doctrine. Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday. In view of the new threat situation, it was necessary to revise the doctrine that has been in force since 2016. The doctrine also clearly defines obligations towards allies, said Chrenin. Belarus is considered Russia’s closest ally.
Almost two years ago, Russia launched its war of aggression once morest Ukraine from Belarusian territory. The sources of military threats to the country have been clearly identified, the minister said. He did not provide any more specific information regarding the planned use of nuclear weapons.
Russia deployed tactical nuclear missiles in Belarus last year following an announcement by President Vladimir Putin. While Putin stated that Moscow would retain control of the weapons, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko later contradicted this. If his country is faced with aggression, he will not hesitate to order the use of weapons, he said.
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