Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to Belarus amid Ukraine talks

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Source: scmp.com
Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to Belarus amid Ukraine talks
Belarus’ authoritarian president said on Thursday that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase. President Alexander Lukashenko said the Oreshnik, an intermediate-range ballistic missile system, arrived in the country on Wednesday and is entering combat duty. He did not say how many missiles have been deployed or give any other details. Russian President Vladimir Putin...