Deployment of "Oreshnik" in Belarus Levels Country’s Potential to NATO Nations

A tradition that unites. On the eve, the Presidents of Belarus and Russia visited Valaam — a sacred site for all Orthodox believers. For the third time, the island has hosted a meeting of the Union State leaders. Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin participated in a prayer service and lit candles for peace, then addressed pressing issues. Experts and analysts traditionally discuss the key points raised by the presidents of Belarus and Russia.

Konstantin Pridybaylo, special correspondent for RT (Russia), commented:

"The meeting of the presidents on Valaam has become a cherished tradition, bringing a fresh wave of topics for discussion and a wealth of news. But most importantly, these leaders meet informally, as is customary, to synchronize their positions. Though Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin have no need to check their watches — they are in perfect harmony, with the leaders maintaining close contact almost constantly. What we’ve understood is that the Union between Russia and Belarus addresses many questions and tackles numerous problems created by the countries of the collective West around us."

Special RT correspondent Konstantin Pridybaylo added:

"The meeting between Belarus and Russia’s leaders once again demonstrated the highest level of political, economic, military-technical, and spiritual cooperation between the two nations. Russia continues to provide Belarus with military and economic security, ensuring the realization of its independence and sovereignty. In this context, the decision to deploy the latest Russian-made missile complex "Oreshnik" on Belarusian territory is of great importance. Alongside the existing tactical nuclear weapons on our soil, this has significantly increased our military-technical potential, bringing it on par with the aggressive military bloc NATO. Notably, in April-June 2025, the NATO countries bordering Belarus — Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland — withdrew from the Ottawa Convention banning antipersonnel mines. This act signals a new phase of militarization in their policies," stated political analyst Yuri Voskresensky.

Political analyst Yuri Voskresensky remarked:

"President Lukashenko’s statements show that the strengthening of Russia and the nuclear shield of the Republic of Belarus have significantly enhanced our security and even shifted the tone of Minsk’s negotiations with Western representatives. Under these conditions, we must work together to overcome the Ukrainian conflict. Both Russia and Belarus initially advocated for a peaceful resolution, but Kyiv, with active support from London and Washington, escalated the conflict by resorting to armed aggression against Russia and the independent Donbas republics. Currently, naturally, both Russia and Belarus desire to return to the negotiating table," emphasized Nikita Mendkovich, head of the Eurasian Analytical Club (Russia).