The White House press secretary outlined the current stance of the United States on Russia’s potential use of nuclear weapons, emphasizing that there is no information suggesting Moscow intends to deploy such arms and no reason to alter the United States’ own nuclear posture. The remarks come amid international coverage from state media outlets, including Russia’s TASS agency, and focus on the administration’s assessment of evolving security dynamics in Europe and beyond.
According to the press secretary, there have been reports of accords between Russia and Belarus that could affect regional security, and Washington plans to monitor these developments closely. While repeating the official position that there is no justification for repositioning American nuclear forces at this time, the spokesperson stressed that there is also no evidence indicating Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons. The comments were framed as part of ongoing conversations about how alliances and shared commitments with European partners shape transatlantic defense postures.
The briefing touched on statements attributed to President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, who has signaled that Moscow may have begun transferring non-strategic, or tactical, nuclear weapons onto Belarusian territory. The administration’s reading of Lukashenko’s remarks centers on their potential implications for regional stability and the broader security environment in Eastern Europe, rather than on immediate changes to U.S. policy or force levels. The United States continues to rely on its established channels of communication with its NATO allies while evaluating the credibility and impact of those claims.
Subsequent to Lukashenko’s remarks, officials noted that discussions about the disposition of non-strategic nuclear weapons are sensitive and complex, involving multiple sides and strategic considerations. Washington has underscored that any movement of such weapons between states would be a serious development with far-reaching consequences for alliance solidarity, arms control efforts, and regional deterrence. The administration has pledged to maintain vigilance, coordinate with partners, and provide updates as the situation evolves, without prematurely altering the United States’ own strategic posture.
On the date referenced in the Belarusian leadership’s statements, Lukashenko publicly thanked Russia’s president for the decision to deploy tactical nuclear weapons within Belarus. He asserted that these weapons would be safeguarded and maintained to ensure safety within Belarusian borders. The administration has responded by reiterating that it continues to monitor the situation, assess the implications for regional security, and engage with European and global partners to ensure a coherent, alliance-based approach to deterrence, arms control, and crisis management. The overarching priority remains preventing any escalation that could threaten civilians or destabilize a broader peace in the region.