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The Independent UK
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Ukraine war briefing: Fears as Russia deploys nuclear weapons to Belarus

  • Russia has deployed nuclear munitions to storage facilities in Belarus and initiated three-day military drills, which include testing nuclear-capable missiles.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a warning that Russia would face a "devastating" response if it used nuclear weapons against Ukraine .
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned about a possible fresh ground offensive by Russia on Kyiv, potentially facilitated by Belarus.
  • Drone attacks caused injuries in Russia's Belgorod region and Ukraine's Dnipro, while Latvia reported a drone in its airspace, leading to NATO fighter jet activation.
  • The Kremlin denied reports of China secretly training Russian soldiers, and President Putin discussed peace efforts for Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his recent visit to China.

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