Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: According to RIA Novosti, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said: Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed on our territory are essential for the security of Belarus.
He added: The world knows that Russia will use its entire arsenal of weapons to defend Belarus and a conflict with Minsk is a conflict with Moscow.
The President of Belarus said: Today, it is unacceptable for Russia to lose Belarus.
Belarus has been angered by European countries and NATO members for supporting Russia in the war in Ukraine. Many of these countries want to impose sanctions and widespread pressure on Minsk.