MINSK, 31 October (BelTA) – In order to really reduce tensions and enable conditions for a dialogue it is necessary to remove American nuclear weapons from the territory of Eurasian countries. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the 2nd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security on 31 October, BelTA has learned.
Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned top-priority measures for reducing tensions in the world. In particular, one of them applies to the USA’s nuclear arsenal. “In order to really reduce tensions and enable conditions conducive to a dialogue it is necessary to remove American nuclear weapons from the territory of Eurasian countries,” he stressed. In his words, this deadly arsenal represents an anachronism of the Cold War.
If it happens, “then we will not stand aside,” the president assured. In this manner he presented a response to those, who worry about tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. “Just don’t forget that we’ve only recently removed strategic weapons [from Belarus’ territory]. I remember it. It was the most up-to-date weapons that Russia has today. And it was primarily the USA that demanded that from us,” Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled.
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