Tensions in Eastern Europe have escalated following statements from Belarus and Poland regarding nuclear weapons and military deployments. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced the deployment of combat-ready troops near the Polish border and warned of a potential nuclear 'apocalypse' amid growing stand-offs with the West. Concurrently, Poland has expressed readiness to host U.S. nuclear weapons, a move criticized by Russia as 'very dangerous'. Lukashenko also revealed that Belarus is currently hosting several dozen Russian nuclear weapons and recalled an instance where he embraced a nuclear warhead.
Days after #Poland's President said that the country was ready to host #American nuclear weapons, the #NATO nation's foreign minister issued a confrontational message for #Russia. Watch for details https://t.co/f2kgukYpQr
Belarus Deploys Troops ‘Head on’ at NATO Border, Says Lukashenko, Accuses NATO of Provocations That Risk ‘Nuclear Apocalypse’ https://t.co/jaAQMmFR2t
Belarus is hosting 'several dozen' Russian nuclear weapons, Lukashenko says, as he warns of 'apocalypse' https://t.co/7Gpa6BmduG
Lukashenka recalled how he spent time with a nuclear warhead "We on the territory of Belarus had the most modern at the time, strategic nuclear weapons. I saw it, as I said before, I embraced a strategic nuclear warhead." https://t.co/3lNbYJF6Nr
⚠️ RUSSIA SAYS POLISH DISCUSSION ON HOSTING US NUCLEAR WEAPONS IS DANGEROUS Full Story → https://t.co/mPmHYM2bwp Russia said on Thursday that Poland was playing a "very dangerous game" by considering the possibility of hosting U.S. nuclear weapons. https://t.co/Vjf4P2V7dm
Belarus has moved combat-ready troops closer to the border with Poland, President Lukashenko said as he warned that a growing stand-off between his country, its ally Russia and the West could end in nuclear “apocalypse” ⬇️ https://t.co/B38bGEZ8FN