
Putin's plan to move tactical nukes to Belarus sparks outrage and raises concerns.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, a Kremlin-ally wedged between the two warring countries that has served as a launch pad for Russian attacks on Ukraine. Ukraine has been pushing for phone talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who met with Putin in Moscow last week. The International Monetary Fund staff agreed with Ukraine on a $15.6 billion financing package, which would be Ukraine's biggest loan since Russia invaded a year ago. Russian drone strikes hit the Kyiv region, including an educational facility, killing at least four people and injuring 20.

