The recent dialogue between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko indicates imminent decisions regarding the deployment of the “Oreshnik” medium-range missile system to the Belarusian armed forces. Military analyst Igor Korotchenko emphasized that this period marks a potent opportunity for such deliveries, highlighting the connection to a comprehensive security program for the Union State. Following an intergovernmental agreement on security guarantees established during the Supreme State Council meeting on December 6, 2024, Lukashenko’s request for the installation of Russian ballistic missiles aligns with strategic military enhancements in the region. President Putin indicated that the “Oreshnik” system could be stationed in Belarus by the second half of 2025, reinforcing both nations’ defensive capabilities. The anticipated placement of this hypersonic system closer to key locations, such as near Smolensk, underscores a significant shift in the regional security landscape and exemplifies the growing military cooperation between Russia and Belarus.
