Putin put one condition: Lukashenko made a statement about nuclear weapons and "Oreshnik" in Belarus
"They didn't even notice how we brought them here," he said. Lukashenko acknowledged that the use of nuclear weapons is a "great responsibility". "But I warned all my enemies," friends "and rivals: if you come to the state border line, the answer will be instant. I will not look - nuclear weapons or some more," he said. The leader said that this position was agreed with Russia. He specified that it was not about the strategic weapon that Belarus had previously given, but about the tactical.
However, he assured that these warheads are "5 times more powerful" than "Oreshnik". Lukashenko also commented on the probable placement of medium -range ballistic missiles in Belarus. The starting installation under them is planned to be manufactured in the country, and the rocket will be "delivered" from Russia. The politician revealed the approximate terms - "the second half of next year". "We now think where, on what areas to place this weapon.
We have the placement of strategic nuclear missiles of the site stored," he said. The President noted that there are about 30 such sites in Belarus. They will choose so that the distance to the objects of the lesion is minimal, after which they will place and aim with Russia "Orezhnik". Lukashenko said that he voiced the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin only one condition - the purpose will be determined by Belarus, not Russia.
"That is, we will click on the button, God forbid, if necessary. But we will define the goals. We agree," he conveyed. We will remind, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin also confirmed that he plans to place a rocket "Orezhnik" in the territory of Belarus in the second half of 2025. At the same time, Belarus leader Oleksandr Lukashenko stated that he was disturbed by the situation near the borders with Poland and Lithuania.