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Russia, Belarus and Oreshnik

Belarus says its troops will practise nuclear weapons plan and Oreshnik missile system at joint drills with Russia in September
Russia and Belarus plan to hold drills for nuclear weapon and Oreshnik missile system launches during their joint Zapad-2025 training on 12-16 September. Source: Belarusian state news outlet BelTA citing Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin Details: Asked whether the drills would include training for launches of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik missile system Khrenin said: "Of course,
Russia and Belarus announce nuclear, Oreshnik Missile drills just two days before Trump-Putin meeting to discuss Ukraine war
Belarus and Russia will conduct Zapad-2025 military drills in mid-September, practicing nuclear deployment planning and the Oreshnik missile system. This announcement precedes a crucial meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war.
Russia, Belarus to practice nuclear, Oreshnik deployment during Zapad drills, Minsk claims
"The head of state demands that we must be ready for all possible scenarios," Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said.
Russian and Belarusian military exercises next month to involve Oreshnik hypersonic missile
Joint exercises to be held by the Russian and Belarusian armies next month will include drills on the planned use of nuclear weapons and the Russian-made, intermediate-range hypersonic Oreshnik missile,
Russia to hold nuclear missile and Oreshnik doomsday drills on NATO doorstep
It comes after Vladimir Putin closed the airspace over the missile test site from which he launched his notorious new doomsday intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine
Belarus’ Defence Minister: planning for use of nuclear weapons and Oreshnik system to be practiced during Zapad-2025 exercise
The Zapad-2025 strategic joint exercise of the Belarusian and Russian armed forces will include training on planning the deployment of
Tensions Rise: Russia and Belarus Prepare for Zapad-2025 Military Exercises
Next month's joint military exercises between Russia and Belarus on the Oreshnik missile and nuclear weapons raise regional concerns, particularly among NATO members. The drills coincide with U.S.-Russia talks,
Putin says Russia’s hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus
Russia’s missile forces chief has declared that Oreshnik, which can carry conventional or nuclear warheads, has a range allowing it to reach all of Europe.
Russia and Belarus to hold joint military exercises in September, Minsk says
The Russian and Belarusian armies are set to hold joint strategic exercises in Belarus from September 12-16, the Belarusian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The aim of the drills is to test the capabilities of Russia and Belarus and "ensure the military security of the Union State and their readiness to repel possible aggression,
Belarus Army Prepares for Nuclear Drills with the Oreshnik System
Belarus Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin, stated on Wednesday (13) that the country is ready to begin the strategic exercise “West-2025,” scheduled to take place from September 12 to 16 in cooperation with Russia.
Russia and Belarus set to practice joint nuclear drills
Russia and its ally Belarus are set to stage nuclear missile drills close to Europe next month, with an estimated 150,000 troops expected to take part. Belarus said Wednesday it will practice deployment of Russia 's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles during the joint Zapad-2025 ('West-2025') drills close to the EU and NATO 's eastern flank border.
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