### [2026-05-18](/feed/2026/05/18/index.md)

##### Belarus
# The Belarusian defence ministry announces that its military has began joint training exercises with Russia on nuclear weapons combat. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/belarus-dismisses-concerns-as-it-launches-joint-nuclear-drills-with-russia)

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