Russia-Ukraine war updates: Putin says nuclear weapons in Belarus

Russian president confirms Moscow has sent nuclear arms to its ally Belarus which borders Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2023. Sputnik/Ramil Sitdikov/Host photo agency via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashes out at Ukraine and its leader in a speech at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 16, 2023 [Sputnik/Ramil Sitdikov/Host photo agency via Reuters]
By Mersiha Gadzo and Edna Mohamed
Published On 16 Jun 2023

This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Friday, June 16: