Belarus today took a new step towards the nuclearization of Europe by proposing the use of nuclear weapons for the first time in its history in its new national security strategy. It is worth remembering that Russia sent this type of tactical weapon to this country last year, although there are no details about it How many nuclear warheads were transferred to Belarus?. Moscow maintains that it maintains control over these weapons, which are intended for use on the battlefield and have short ranges and comparatively low potencies. In addition, Moscow used Belarusian territory as a springboard to send its troops to Ukraine in February 2022 and maintained its military bases and weapons there, although Belarusian troops did not take part in the war.
The Belarusian Defense Minister, Visual actor Jrenin, hinted at this during a Security Council meeting This is a “new chapter that clearly defines obligations to allies” from Minsk. This means that Belarus' position on the use of this type of weapon stationed on its territory is “clearly” established. The authorities of this country have noted that this measure is aimed at “transforming modern risks, challenges and threats in the field of national security,” including the situation in the Middle East, Belarusian news agency BelTA reports. “This is a terrible humanitarian disaster. Please note that the threats to use nuclear weapons came almost immediately after the conflict escalated.”. And as is so often the case, no sanctions from the civilized West followed. “Routine statements as if nothing had happened,” said the president. Alexander Lukashenko. “Unfortunately, we have returned to a time when military force became the main argument for building interstate relations,” he said.
These documents now pass into the hands of the People's Assembly, which works in parallel with Parliament and is composed of key members of the Cabinet and senior industry officials, which must give its approval.
The Secretary of the Security Council, Alexander Wolfovichstated that the aim was to use Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus deter Polish aggression, member of NATO. “Unfortunately, the statements of our neighbors, especially Poland, have forced us to strengthen military doctrine,” he said.
