Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty with Belarus offering security guarantees, including the potential use of Russian nuclear weapons. This follows a revised nuclear doctrine placing Belarus under Russia's nuclear umbrella amid tensions over the Ukraine war. Belarus' President Lukashenko requested advanced weapons, including the 'Oreshnik' missile, which Putin indicated could be deployed next year. The new doctrine lowers the threshold for nuclear weapon use in response to aggression against Russia or Belarus. Belarus' opposition leader condemned the pact as a move to tighten Russian control over Belarus. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)