Russia and Belarus ready to repel any threat, Gryzlov says
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Boris Gryzlov, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union of Belarus and Russia, stated that Russia and Belarus are ready to repel any threat. His words were reported by the publication Vedomosti.
According to Gryzlov, Russian tactical nuclear weapons are deployed on the territory of Belarus. Oreshnik missile systems are also on combat duty there. The politician noted that these measures together form the defence system of the two countries.
Gryzlov stressed that the two countries act in coordination on security issues. He did not name the specific threats referred to in his statement.
The Vedomosti article does not provide details on the reaction of other states to this statement. More information on military cooperation between Russia and Belarus is expected in further reports.
Sources: Ведомости
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