Alexander Taranov

Alexander Taranov is an expert on Russian military and nuclear affairs.

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Belarusian Oreshnik Deployment Planned for December

12.02.2025 Alexander Taranov

Executive Summary: Minsk and Moscow are completing the infrastructure to place Russia’s new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) system on combat duty in Belarus in...

Publication Eurasia Daily Monitor Belarus

Russia Showcases Nuclear Capabilities

11.03.2025 Alexander Taranov

Executive Summary: On October 22, Russia conducted its annual strategic nuclear forces exercise, coinciding with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO’s) “Steadfast Noon” drills, which...

Publication Eurasia Daily Monitor Russia

Russia and Belarus Decrease Parameters of Zapad-2025 Joint Military Exercise

09.15.2025 Alexander Taranov

Executive Summary: Belarusian officials insist that the joint strategic exercise Zapad-2025 of the Regional Troops Grouping (RTG) of Belarus and Russia poses no threat to...

Publication Eurasia Daily Monitor Belarus

New Security Arrangements Between Moscow and Minsk Cement Russia’s Influence (Part 2)

06.26.2025 Alexander Taranov

Executive Summary: The Treaty on Security Guarantees within the framework of the Russia-Belarus Union State allows for a nuclear weapons response to the use of...

Publication Eurasia Daily Monitor Belarus