Russia’s nuclear rhetoric dangerous and irresponsible: NATO

NATO has criticized Russia for its “dangerous and irresponsible” nuclear rhetoric over possible deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus.

“NATO is vigilant, and we are closely monitoring the situation. We have not seen any changes in Russia’s nuclear posture that would lead us to adjust our own,” a NATO spokesperson said.

The official, quoted by the Reuters news agency, added: “Russia’s reference to NATO’s nuclear sharing is totally misleading. NATO allies act with full respect of their international commitments. Russia has consistently broken its arms control commitments, most recently suspending its participation in the New START Treaty.”