Russia has deployed its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, according to videos released by both countries' defense ministries. These intermediate-range missiles, reportedly capable of speeds exceeding Mach 10, have entered active service and could reach European targets faster. Analysts suggest this move signals Russia's reliance on nuclear deterrence amid heightened East-West tensions over the Ukraine war, aiming to discourage NATO support for Ukraine. Some Western experts express skepticism about the system's capabilities, while Belarus states the deployment does not alter Europe's power balance.