Russia and Belarus Set to Sign Mutual Security Guarantee Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed an updated version of Russia’s nuclear doctrine that placed Belarus under its protection for the first time.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko shake hands during a press briefing following their talks in Minsk, Belarus, on May 24, 2024. Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/pool via Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, to sign a mutual security treaty with Moscow’s closest ally.

The signing of the agreement, which is due to take place later on Friday, follows the publication of an updated version of Russia’s nuclear doctrine, which places Belarus under the Russian nuclear umbrella for the first time.