As Valentina Matviyenko added, the recent maneuvers and all the actions of the two countries’ leaders that preceded them convincingly demonstrate the self-sufficiency and strong defense capabilities of Russia and Belarus

Allies Russia and Belarus have staged joint nuclear weapons drills in Belarus as tensions grow with NATO member states in the Baltic region

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the joint nuclear exercises of Russia and Belarus are a signal to Europe and NATO.