Event Brief
Russia and Belarus hold joint nuclear drills after Moscow strikes
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Summary: Minsk said Russia and Belarus held joint nuclear drills as a scheduled exercise after Ukrainian strikes on Moscow.
WHO: Russia and Belarus
WHAT: Joint nuclear drills were held as a scheduled military exercise.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET
WHERE: Belarus
WHY: The drills followed Ukrainian strikes on Moscow, though Minsk said the exercise was scheduled and not aimed at any third party.
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