Putin intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The Pentagon said they are monitoring the situation.
The Pentagon has commented on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement on plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, noting that there are no reasons yet to change the readiness of US nuclear forces. On Sunday, March 26, according to Reuters.
Therefore, the US Department of Defense said that they have not yet seen signs of the Russian Federation’s readiness to use nuclear weapons.
“We have seen reports of a Russian statement and will continue to monitor the situation. We have seen no reason to change the readiness of our nuclear forces, or signs that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons,” the service of the press of the US Department of Defense. said in a statement.
The Pentagon also emphasized that the United States remains committed to the collective defense of the NATO alliance.
As reported, Putin said that the Russian Federation would deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. According to him, the weapons will be deployed “without violating the obligations under the START Treaty.”
After that, the International Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons said that as long as Putin has nuclear weapons, Europe will not be safe.
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