16 January 2026

Volfovich confirms presence of Oreshnik missile system in Belarus

State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich commented on foreign speculation claiming that the Oreshnik missile system is not present in Belarus, BelTA has learned.

“The main thing is that we are confident we have this weapon. Certainly, we hope it will never be needed. It is a weapon of deterrence, for the defense of our country. Everything required and everything agreed upon by the presidents of the two countries, has been implemented and is functioning. As for what our opponents, our neighbors say… speaking and drawing conclusions is their right,” Aleksandr Volfovich said. “It is good that they do not see this Oreshnik. And it is right.”

The state secretary noted that Russia had recently carried out a second effective use of the Oreshnik missile system. “We would not want this Oreshnik to be used from Belarusian territory. Once again, I emphasize: Oreshnik, tactical nuclear weapons deployed on Belarusian territory, are solely for the defense of our country’s territory,” he stressed.

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