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Lukashenko: Deployment of nuclear weapons is Belarus’ response to Eastern Europe’s militarization

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MINSK, 15 August (BelTA) - Deployment of tactical nuclear weapons is Belarus’ adequate response to the accelerated militarization of Eastern Europe and the growing military activity of the United States and NATO, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in his greetings to the participants of the 11^th Moscow Conference on International Security, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“Remaining a consistent supporter of ensuring peace and security, fulfilling its earlier international commitments, the Republic of Belarus, together with its partners and within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, is making every effort to strengthen cooperation in combating transnational challenges and threats of various kinds. By deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, we are adequately responding to the accelerated militarization of Eastern Europe and the growing military activity of the United States and NATO,” the head of state said.

At the same time, this does not cancel the peace initiatives put forward by the Belarusian side in the interests of restarting the dialog on European and global security on equal terms for the benefit of the whole planet, the Belarusian leader emphasized.

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