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Belarus Launches Joint Drills With Russia to Practice Nuclear Weapons Use

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Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has allowed Russia to deploy some of its tactical nuclear weapons to his country.

Why this matters for military families

Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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Belarus Launches Joint Drills With Russia to Practice Nuclear Weapons Use

Why this matters for military families

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