# Russia, Belarus warn NATO’s Ukraine-related steps risk nuclear conflict

https://mins.news/en/item/91185

- TASS, 2026-10-08 10:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2199211

> Russia and Belarus said in a joint statement that NATO actions related to the Ukraine conflict could lead to a nuclear conflict. They cited plans to deploy US and other Western medium- and shorter-range ground-launched missiles in Europe, as well as efforts to expand missile defenses and military deployments.

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