Cold War Winds Again: Russia Demonstrates Nuclear Power at BRICS Summit!
Russia's stunning statements at the BRICS meeting in Moscow and its plans to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus are shaking the world agenda. Tensions are escalating with Ryabkov's statements challenging NATO and the US. Details are in our news.
The meeting of BRICS representatives in Moscow, the capital of Russia, witnessed critical statements that set the pulse of international relations. Sergen Ryabkov’s remarks at the press conference shed light on the balance of power in world politics and took tensions with NATO and the United States one step further.
Asked whether Russia has plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in countries other than Belarus, Ryabkov replied unequivocally, “No, we do not.” However, this shows that Russia remains committed to its nuclear strategy and maintains its current position. Ryabkov criticized NATO’s “aggressive” attitude towards Russia and said that this is why they have deployed nuclear weapons in Belarus. While underlining the strategic importance of Belarus, this statement is also an indication that Russia is reinforcing its nuclear presence in the region.
Russia’s move is also a response to the nuclear cooperation between the US and the UK. In an interview with Russia Today (RT), Ryabkov commented on reports of US plans to deploy nuclear weapons in the UK. Ryabkov said that the deployment of nuclear weapons in the UK would fail to stop Russia and called on the US to abandon its escalatory approach.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that Russia will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in March 2023 and equip them with the “Iskander” high-precision missile system demonstrates Russia’s determination to increase its nuclear capacity in the region. Documents signed in May between Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Hrenin show that this process has become official and that non-strategic nuclear weapons will be stored in Belarus.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko’s announcement in December 2023 that the process of transferring nuclear weapons from Russia to his country has been completed takes the security balance in the region to a new dimension. While these developments create an atmosphere reminiscent of the Cold War era, the reaction and next steps of the international community are eagerly awaited.
Russia’s statements at the BRICS summit and its nuclear strategy constitute an important turning point in terms of international security and balances. Increasing tensions with NATO and the US may lead to a reassessment of security policies around the world. This situation will be decisive for the developments in international relations in the coming period.
