Breaking News: Belarus explores arming Polonez missiles with nuclear warheads amid deeper cooperation with Russia

As reported by Belta on August 21, 2025, Alexander Volfovich, the State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, stated that the option of arming the Polonez multiple launch rocket system with nuclear warheads is under review. The announcement …

Foreign Intelligence Service: Iran is seeking a partner in Belarus to restore air defense systems after a war with ...

On August 20, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Lukashenko, met in Minsk with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian. Officially, the talks focused on trade, investments, industrial projects, cooperation in science and education, and …

Belarus reports plan to equip missile systems with nuclear warheads

Belarus is evaluating how to increase missile production and is looking at ways to equip its Polonez missile launchers with nuclear warheads, Reuters reports. Belarus, a close Russian ally, has said it will strengthen bilateral cooperation with Iran and …

Belarus, Iran agree to boost defense ties

MONSK In this photo, released by Belarusian Presidential Press Service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, center, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, left, attend a welcome ceremony prior to their talks in Minsk, Belarus, Wednesday, Aug. 20, …

Leaders from Belarus and Iran meet to boost bilateral ties

THE leaders of Belarus and Iran have signed new agreements to boost bilateral ties in key areas including defence. Presidents Alexander Lukashenko and Masoud Pezeshkian signed a package of 13 documents in the Belarusian capital Minsk on Wednesday. Both …

Belarus Planning to Introduce Nuclear-Tipped Rocket Artillery on NATO’s Eastern Flank

The Belarusian government is considering options to integrate nuclear warheads onto its army’s Polonez long range rocket artillery systems, according to one of the country’s most senior security officials State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council …

Lithuania closes airspace near Belarus ahead of joint Russian-Belarusian military drills

Lithuania has closed its airspace along the border with Belarus until Oct. 1, citing security risks tied to drones and upcoming Russian-Belarusian military exercises, the Defense Ministry said on Aug. 21, according to BNS. Belarus has played a crucial role …

Lithuania closes part of airspace near Belarus ahead of Zapad military drills

Belarus and Iran pledge enhanced ties in high-level talks

Iran and Belarus have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation and accelerate the implementation of existing agreements following a state visit by President Masoud Pezeshkian to his Belarusian counterpart, President Aleksandr Lukashenko, on August 20.  The …

Nobel laureates press Trump on Belarus

Nineteen Nobel Prize winners have united in an unprecedented diplomatic appeal to President Trump, leveraging their global moral authority to pressure for the release of 1,300 political prisoners languishing in Belarusian jails. This extraordinary …