G7 voices 'serious concern' over Russia-Belarus nuclear missile transfer

G7 leaders on Monday expressed “serious concern” over Russia’s plans to deliver missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads to Belarus in the coming months.

“We urge Russia to behave responsibly and exercise restraint,” the leaders of the world’s top industrialized nations said in a statement.

“In this regard, we express serious concern after the announcement by Russia that it could transfer missiles with nuclear capabilities to Belarus.”