NATO does not yet see changes in the configuration of Russian nuclear forces.
This was stated by Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance Jens Stoltenberg.
Since the announcement by Vladimir Putin of plans to transfer Russian tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, NATO has not seen any changes in the disposition of Russia’s nuclear forces, the BBC quotes NATO chief.
Nor are there any changes requiring any changes in the disposition of our nuclear forces.
Stoltenberg in Brussels on April 3 went to a press conference This happened on the eve of the meeting of NATO foreign ministers, which will be held April 4-5.
According to the head of the alliance, NATO is closely monitoring what Russia is doing regarding the potential deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus, and ensures the deterrence of Russia and the protection of NATO allies.
Stoltenberg called Russian plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus irresponsible, dangerous nuclear rhetoric.
In his opinion, Moscow is using this as a means to force the states of the alliance and its partners to stop helping Ukraine. However, this assistance will be continued, Stoltenberg assured.
On Sunday, April 2, Russian Ambassador to Minsk Boris Gryzlov announced that Russia plans to place its nuclear weapons near the western borders of Belarus.
Nuclear weapons will be moved to the western borders of our Union State and will increase the possibilities for ensuring our security. This will be done despite the noise in Europe and the US, – Gryzlov said on the air of the Belarusian TV channel STV.
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