Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reported on Thursday that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, confirmed. The “beginning of the transfer of nuclear weapons” from Russia to the territory of Belarus.
Lukashenko confirmed the news and seized the opportunity within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Forum held in Moscow. Ensuring Moscow takes all necessary measures to ensure security and good storage of this armament collects BelTA.
Previously, The authorities of both countries signed a number of agreements to set the conditions for the full storage of Russian nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus. invasion of Ukraine.
Russian and Belarusian Defense Ministers Sergei Shoigu and Viktor Jrenin signed documents after meeting in Minsk, Belarus, on Thursday. Determine the procedure to follow.
“They signed at the meeting A set of documents authorizing the storage of Russian nuclear weapons The Russian Ministry of Defense made a statement at special facilities in Belarus.
President Putin, on March 25, at the request of Russia, Belarusit would deploy “tactical” nuclear weapons in allied countries, following the example of the United States.
The construction of a series of storage facilities for such weapons is expected to be completed by July 1. Moscow has already delivered an Iskander missile defense system to Minsk, Capable of carrying nuclear warheads while helping to train and equip Russian forces so they can use “special munitions”.