Russia’s transmission by Belarus of the Iskander operational-tactical missile systems can lead to escalation, “already high tension in the Baltic region,” writes The Drive.
It is noted that Russia in Ukraine used ballistic missiles of the 9K720 Iskander complex with a range of up to 500 km. The Drive recalls that the 9M723 missile can be equipped with a nuclear warhead, so its placement in Belarus can violate the agreements between Russia and NATO.
“The deployment of the Iskander” in Belarus may well question the 25-year agreement between NATO and Russia. On May 14, 1997, NATO Secretary General Javier Solan and Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov agreed on the text of the fundamental act of Russia-Nato on mutual relations , cooperation and security between NATO and Russia, ”the material says.