President Vladimir Putin signed an agreement with Belarus ensuring mutual military support, including potential nuclear deployment in defense scenarios.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a security guarantees agreement with Belarus on Friday, further strengthening military and political ties between the two countries.
According to the law published in Russia’s State Law Information System, the agreement commits both nations to support each other within the framework of the Union State and in line with international law.
In the event of an attack, Russia and Belarus will take necessary military, political, and other measures to protect one another using all available resources. The agreement also allows for the use of Russia’s nuclear weapons in Belarus' defense, with deployment and potential use determined through joint procedures established by both states.
Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko initially signed the security pact on December 6.
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