image sourced from original article at Russia has begun the second phase of joint military exercises with Belarus, featuring launches of ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles that are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The drills were conducted from military bases inside Russia, according to the country's Defense Ministry.
President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko observed the missile launches together via video link. The exercises mark a significant show of force and highlight the deepening military cooperation between the two countries.
The inclusion of nuclear-capable weapons in the drills is likely to heighten tensions, as the exercises demonstrate Russia's strategic capabilities and readiness in coordination with its closest regional ally.
