* Moscow to base nuclear arms outside of the country for first time since 1990s
* Iskander missile systems have already been transferred to Belarus, Putin claims Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring
Belarus in response to Britain's decision to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds, President Vladimir Putin announced today.
The rounds which are set to be provided to Kyiv's forces contain depleted uranium, and Moscow has falsely claimed that they have nuclear components as it escalates its confrontation with Ukraine and its allies.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a staunch supporter of the invasion, has long asked for the weapons on the territory, Putin said during an interview on Russian state television.
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WNU editor: The Kremlin is saying that this nuclear weapons deployment is a response to the UK's announcement that they are going to send depleted uranium shells to Ukraine.
Russia To Deploy Nuclear Weapons To Belarus
Russia will place nuclear weapons in Belarus – Putin -- RT
Russia to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus at request of Minsk, says Putin -- TASS
Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus -- AP
Putin Says Moscow to Station Nuclear Weapons in Belarus, US Reacts Cautiously -- Reuters
Russia to station nuclear arms in Belarus, says Putin -- France 24
Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus -- BBC
Russia to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus -- The Guardian
Russia to store tactical nuclear arms in Belarus -- DW
Putin says Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus for first time since 1990s -- ABC News Australia
Putin announces deal to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus -- Al Jazeera
Russia To Station Tactical Nukes In Belarus By July, Putin Says On State TV -- Zero Hedge