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Lukashenko warns NATO neighbors on nuclear use

Belarusian President Lukashenko warns that Belarus is prepared to use all weapons, including nuclear arms, against NATO countries if they commit aggression against Belarus.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has issued a stark warning to neighboring NATO countries, stating Belarus is prepared to use all available weaponry, including nuclear weapons, if aggression is committed against it. He specifically named Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine as recipients of this warning, emphasizing Belarus does not seek war but will respond if attacked. Lukashenko clarified that conventional weapons would be used first, but if the existence of the state is threatened, the full arsenal, in accordance with its treaty with Russia, would be employed.
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