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Joint Nuclear Drills Conducted by Russia and Belarus Raise Concerns

Moscow and Minsk have conducted military exercises focused on the use of Russian nuclear weapons, as reported by the Belarus defense ministry.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-18 / 1min

Recent military drills in Belarus have seen Moscow and Minsk practicing the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons, according to statements from the Belarus defense ministry.

The exercises included the use of nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles, which were deployed to Belarus last year.

These developments come amid ongoing tensions in the region and have raised concerns about military escalation.