Putin Says Russia Will Station Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, on March 25, 2023. Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.

Putin said the move was triggered by Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium.