Story perspectives

Russia Prepares Oreshnik Missiles in Belarus, Targeting Europe

12/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Russia is advancing preparations to deploy its Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile in Belarus, according to Oleh Ivashchenko, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service.
Military facilities for the launchers and supporting systems are under construction, but deployment remains incomplete.
Ivashchenko said the missile would pressure Europe and NATO and stay under Russian command, limiting Belarus's authority.
The move aims to enable sudden strikes on European capitals by reducing flight times.

1 of 1

Story summary

Russia is advancing preparations to deploy its Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile in Belarus, according to Oleh Ivashchenko, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service.
Military facilities for the launchers and supporting systems are under construction, but deployment remains incomplete.
Ivashchenko said the missile would pressure Europe and NATO and stay under Russian command, limiting Belarus's authority.
The move aims to enable sudden strikes on European capitals by reducing flight times.