Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Belarus on Thursday for talks with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko, which are expected to focus on security and exercises with tactical nuclear weapons
Minsk is set to take part in the exercises, which are aimed at simulating preparations for the launch of the weapons, which are smaller nuclear warheads designed for use on battlefields.
Putin, quoted by Russian news agencies on his arrival late last night, said he discussed cooperation with Belarus at a cabinet meeting in Moscow.
