Russia and Belarus have revised the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons.

This was reported by Russian media on Wednesday, February 5.

Conditions for the Use of Nuclear Weapons

One of the articles of the treaty specifically states that Russia's nuclear weapons will be viewed as a factor in preventing military conflicts. This article also notes that nuclear weapons will serve as a deterrent, "the use of which is a last resort."

Furthermore, the treaty stipulates that Russia may use its nuclear weapons in response to an attack on Russia or Belarus with nuclear weapons. Interestingly, the treaty allows for the use of nuclear weapons "in the event of aggression against either party using conventional weapons, which poses a critical threat to its sovereignty or territorial integrity."

The treaty also specifies that military formations and "other facilities" of Russia may be established on Belarusian territory. Additionally, Russia is permitted to deploy its military formations in Belarus, ostensibly for the "prevention and repulsion of acts of aggression against Belarus."

The duration of the treaty is 10 years, with automatic extensions for subsequent ten-year periods.

It is worth noting that President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine needs to be provided with nuclear weapons. According to him, the process of joining NATO could take a long time, and such a decision would help stop Russia.

The Kyiv electrical substation was visited by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. He stated that an attack on the substation could lead to a nuclear accident.