Putin goes nuclear in Belarus

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin says tactical nuclear weapons will be positioned in Belarus. Credit: TASS/Sipa USA

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The United States has played down concerns Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move Russian President Vladimir Putin says is in response to the UK sending depleted Uranium charges to Ukraine.

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