Lukashenko: Oreshnik missiles are response to West's actions

The deployment of Russia's Oreshnik complex in Belarus is a response to the steps of Western politicians, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said as part of his visit to the Minsk region, Report informs.

"Americans, together with Germans, might deploy medium-range weapons in Europe tomorrow. But they are medium-range, not Oreshnik. We are taking this step in response to them," Lukashenko said.

According to the president, Belarus is currently choosing sites to deploy those weapons.