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Vladimir Putin says Russian nuclear weapons are now in Belarus

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In his address, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told the nation and lawmakers that the West is "preparing to invade Belarus."

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The US says it has seen no indication Russia has moved nuclear weapons to neighbouring Belarus.

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Russia's refusal to allow on-the-ground inspections to resume is endangering the New START nuclear treaty, says Biden administration.

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The United States denounces "loose talk" on nuclear weapons after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would only use an atomic weapon in response to an enemy strike.

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The manoeuvres are likely to coincide with Moscow's own annual nuclear drills, dubbed "Grom", in which Russia tests its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and missiles.

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