MFA issues a statement on Russia’s intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania is closely following the situation regarding the statement on Russia’s plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the MFA stated Saturday night.

“We see this as yet another attempt by two unpredictable dictatorial regimes to threaten their neighbours and the entire European continent. These are desperate moves by Putin and Lukashenko to create another wave of tension and destabilisation in Europe,” the statement issued by the Foreign Ministry reads.