Lukashenko names conditions for using tactical nuclear weapons from Belarus

He made the statement during a working visit to the Minsk region, BelTA reports.

According to Lukashenko, the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus was his demand.

"It was my demand. It was not Russia that imposed it on me. Because, as you all say, no one in the world has ever fought with a nuclear power. And I do not want anyone to attack us. Is there such a threat? Yes, there is," said the self-proclaimed president of Belarus.

He assured that in case of a direct threat, "the response will be immediate."

Reference: Tactical nuclear weapons are small nuclear warheads and delivery systems designed for use on the battlefield or for a limited strike. They are designed to destroy enemy targets in a specific area without massive radioactive fallout. Strategic nuclear weapons have a greater radius of destruction and are delivered by cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as by aircraft.

• On March 25, Russia announced it was building a storage facility for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

• On March 31, Lukashenko said that Belarus could deploy strategic nuclear weapons if necessary.