US Senate Response: Russian Nuclear Deployment in Belarus Threatens NATO.
The US Senate formally declares the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus a direct threat to Ukraine and NATO member states. The resolution establishes that the use of such a weapon or radioactive contamination reaching NATO territory will be considered an attack on the alliance, triggering the collective defense clause (Article V). This signals a heightened commitment to European security and urges the Administration to develop a coordinated military and diplomatic response.
Key points
The Senate defines the use of tactical nuclear weapons or radioactive fallout on NATO territory as an attack requiring immediate collective defense under Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Urges the Administration to urgently develop a comprehensive military and diplomatic response with NATO allies to minimize the threat to civilians.
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