Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Belarus Liable for Oreshnik But Lacks Control
January 28, 2026
January 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 27, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Belarus Liable for Oreshnik but Lacks Control
By Alexander Taranov
Executive Summary:
* The Kremlin's December 2025 placement of the Oreshnik missile battalion on combat duty in Belarus is the highest readiness level for potential strikes against Ukraine and Europe. The deployment of up to ten l . . .
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Belarus Liable for Oreshnik but Lacks Control
By Alexander Taranov
Executive Summary:
* The Kremlin's December 2025 placement of the Oreshnik missile battalion on combat duty in Belarus is the highest readiness level for potential strikes against Ukraine and Europe. The deployment of up to ten l . . .