Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko asserted that Russian nuclear weapons stationed on Belarusian soil will be kept completely safe. The statement emerged from the Telegram channel Shot, which has been reporting on this topic.
He described the situation around the border as a matter of punctuality and responsibility, noting that both nations keep their commitments and that the handling of nuclear weapons is managed with care. He emphasized that there is no cause for concern, stressing the stability and reliability of the coordination between Minsk and Moscow in this sensitive area.
On May 25, Lukashenko publicly thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for the decision to place tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus, framing it as a step toward strengthening deterrence and regional security. The move was presented as part of a broader agreement between the two governments on the placement and management of non-strategic weapons within Belarusian territory.
Previously, it was reported that the heads of the Belarusian and Russian defense ministries, Viktor Khrenin and Sergei Shoigu respectively, signed documents in Minsk outlining the procedure for keeping Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons in a dedicated storage facility inside Belarus. The agreement details the safeguards, access controls, and maintenance routines intended to ensure the weapons remain under strict oversight and secure at all times. This development has been a focal point in discussions about regional security and arms control in Eastern Europe.
Earlier, Shoigu stated that Russia has not deployed non-strategic nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil in a way that would bypass proper checks. He noted that the decision to transfer such weapons rests with the Russian authorities and is subject to regular verification checks and adherence to agreed protocols. The statements reflect an ongoing consultative process designed to reassure partner states and international observers about the safety measures, oversight mechanisms, and compliance with international norms governing the handling of non-strategic nuclear weapons. [Citation: Shot Telegram channel]