Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus reliably protect the western borders of the Russia-Belarus Union State and the CSTO, serving as a counterbalance to Ukraine and NATO. The statement comes ahead of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to Minsk.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Alexey Shevtsov stated that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus and joint military exercises serve as a warning to European nations, particularly the "Baltic tigers." He emphasized the advanced stage of collective security within the Union State, citing coordinated security concepts.
Alexey Shevtsov, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, stated at SPIEF that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus and joint military exercises serve as a warning to European nations, particularly the 'Baltic tigers.' He emphasized the Union State's advanced collective security measures.
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots Viktor Vodolatsky stated that Kazakhstan's accession to the Union State is possible in the foreseeable future, depending on political will and the people's desire.
Belarus and Russia will allocate up to 2 billion rubles ($26.7 million) for a new joint program addressing the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster. The sixth program in the Union State framework aims to rehabilitate contaminated lands and monitor radiation levels in products from affected regions.
