ViewpointsOpinionNuclear Games in Russia Destabilizing the WorldPutin moves tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus and is threatened by Russian mercenaries and wary elites00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintResidents pose for a photograph with a member of the Wagner Group in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on June 24, 2023. Roman Romokhov/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Gorrie6/29/2023|Updated: 6/30/20230:00X 1CommentaryThe nuclear posture of Russia, Eastern Europe, and the world is becoming less stable by the day.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related TopicsRussiaBelaruswagner groupYevgeny Prigozhin