Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus to reinforce strategic military and economic ties. Amid talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus appointed a new military chief, highlighting loyalty to Russia. This visit follows recent deployments of Russian tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, raising regional security concerns.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday in Belarus for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth term in office, underscoring close ties with a neighboring ally that has been instrumental in Russia's war effort in Ukraine.