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Latest 22 August 2025

Belarus says it is looking at how to arm its missile systems with nuclear warheads

Belarus plans to enhance missile production, considering nuclear warhead integration amid rising military threats from Western neighbors.

Belarus · 27 Jan 2025 Lukashenko wins a 7th term in Belarus election Belarusian leader Lukashenko claimed 86.8% victory in an election dismissed as a sham by Western governments and opposition. Belarus · 21 Nov 2024 Belarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 32 people jailed for ‘extremism’ Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 32 people who were convicted of extremism, according to the Pul Pervogo Telegram account which reports… Belarus · 14 Oct 2024 Lukashenko on Russia’s Nuclear Policy Changes: A Long Overdue Shift Lukashenko claims Russia's nuclear policy changes may deter Western aggression and nuclear threats. Belarus · 4 Sep 2024 Belarus’s Lukashenko pardons 30 more people convicted over protests Belarusian President pardons 30 more protesters, including sick and elderly, but opposition doubts it signals policy change. Belarus · 3 Jul 2024 Belarus’ Lukashenko says will release ill opponents from prison Lukashenko plans amnesty for ill political prisoners. Belarus · 24 May 2024 Putin in Belarus to discuss security, tactical nuclear weapon exercises Vladimir Putin visits Belarus for talks on security and tactical nuclear exercises; both presidents discuss close cooperation. Belarus · 26 Feb 2024 Lukashenko to run for president in 2025 Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko said he would run for president again in 2025, Belarusian state news agency BelTA reported. Lukashenko made his… Belarus · 21 Feb 2024 Belarus leader Lukashenko calls for armed street patrols, warns of ‘extremist’ crime Feb 21 (Reuters) - Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko called on law enforcement agencies on Tuesday to organise patrols with small arms on… Belarus · 1 Jul 2023 Belarus leader says nuclear arms will not be used (Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, the Kremlin's staunchest ally in its war in Ukraine, said he was certain Russian tactical nuclear…