Event Brief
Belarus begins nuclear weapons drills with Russian support
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Belarus started nuclear weapons drills with Russian support, while Russia denied plans to use Belarusian territory to attack Ukraine.
WHO: Belarus and Russia
WHAT: Belarus began nuclear weapons drills with Russian support; Russia denied plans to use Belarusian territory to launch attacks on Ukraine.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Belarus
WHY: Russia denied any plans to use Belarusian territory to launch attacks on Ukraine.
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