Russia and Belarus are conducting joint nuclear drills, according to statements from Belarusian authorities. The Belarusian army says the exercises are not directed against any third country and do not threaten regional security. Politico Europe reports that the joint activity follows Ukrainian strikes on Moscow and frames the drills as part of a scheduled exercise rather than a response targeted at a specific external actor. Belarusian officials describe the drills as planned military training, with Minsk asserting that the operation is not aimed at any third party. The reporting emphasizes the official Belarus position that the drills are designed for preparedness and are not intended to alter regional security dynamics against neighboring states. The outlets also link the timing of the drills to the recent escalation involving Ukraine and Russia, though they do not provide details on additional operational changes beyond the start of the exercises. Overall, both sources agree that the drills are joint and nuclear-related, and that Belarus presents them as not threatening other countries.