What is happening with the Russian 'nuclear arsenal' in Belarus: intelligence explains the situation.

Possible transfer of nuclear weapons to Belarus: expert's opinion

The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Oleg Ivashchenko, stated in an interview that there are carriers in Belarus, but there are no nuclear weapons in this country. He noted that although planes and the Iskander operational-tactical missile system exist, nuclear weapons do not.

There are carriers. This is true. There are planes, there is the Iskander. But there are no nuclear weapons in Belarus. This is a fact.

The expert explained that even if storage places for nuclear weapons are established in Belarus, the likelihood of their creation is very low. Lukashenko promised to have the 'Oreshnik' by the end of the year, but this may only be his desire, which has not yet materialized.

They are equipping storage facilities, preparing, building. Lukashenko says that by the end of the year they will have the 'Oreshnik'. But this resembles taking hopes for reality. As of today, there is nothing like that, and the probability of it appearing is very low.

Recently, Russia conducted tests of the new weapon 'Oreshnik', where the anniversary of the energy adversity was artificially used. This was supposed to be a demonstration of strength, said Putin. Such steps are part of deterrence and demonstrating Russia's nuclear power.

According to experts from the Institute for the Study of War, frequent statements by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile and non-nuclear means of deterrence indicate that the Kremlin is constantly trying to demonstrate its nuclear strength to the world.

Ukraine should closely monitor developments in Belarus and Russia, as the transfer of nuclear weapons poses a threat to the entire region.