Putin, Lukashenko observe joint nuclear exercises via video link
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko observed joint military exercises via video link. The exercises involve the training and use of nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus, which both nations' defense ministries describe as a planned event not directed at third countries.
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“Russian and Belarusian Presidents Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko are observing joint military exercises via video link”
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The claim that Putin and Lukashenko held an online meeting/video link during bilateral nuclear forces drills is corroborated by TASS and the Belarusian BelTA news agency.
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— Nikolai Aleksandrovich Lukashenko (also transliterated as Mikalay Alyaksandravich Lukashenka; born 31 August 2004) is the third son of Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolai_Lukashenko
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolai_Lukashenko
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— Since 1999, Vladimir Putin has continuously served as either president (acting president from 1999 to 2000; two terms 2000–2008, three terms 2012–present) or Prime Minister of Russia (three months in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_under_Vladimir_Putin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_under_Vladimir_Putin
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— Since Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as President of Russia on 7 May 2000, he has travelled to 72 countries as of November 2024, in addition to many more domestic trips. This list does not include Put…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_presiden…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_presiden…
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“during the exercises from May 19-21, the Russian Armed Forces are practicing the joint training and use of nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus”
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Two independent news sources (Meduza and a separate report on Russia's three-day drills) confirm that the Russian Ministry of Defense conducted exercises from May 19-21 specifically to practice the joint preparation and use of nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus.
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— The Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus are the military forces of Belarus. They consist of the Ground Forces and the Air Force and Air Defence Forces, all under the command of the Ministry of Def…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_of_Belarus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_of_Belarus
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— This is a list of the equipment used by the Armed Forces of Belarus. The military forces of Belarus are almost exclusively armed with Soviet-era equipment inherited from the Soviet Union. Although lar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_equipment_of_the_Armed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_equipment_of_the_Armed…
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— The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, commonly referred to as the Russian Armed Forces, are the military of Russia. They are organised into three service branches—the Ground Forces, Navy, and Ae…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Armed_Forces
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Armed_Forces
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“the exercise is a planned training event within the Union State”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of generic Wikipedia entries about 'Military' and 'Military.com' and the US Army homepage. None of these sources mention the 'Union State' or the specific planned nature of these exercises.
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— Military.com helps millions of military-connected Americans access military and veteran benefits and news, find jobs and enjoy military discounts.
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— NATO military ceremony in Pabradė, Lithuania, November 2014 A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military
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— The latest news, images, videos, career information, and links from the U.S. Army.
https://www.army.mil/
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